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Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.\nOur approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.\nHeadquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 46 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.\nResponsibilities\nPosition Overview\nThe position provides legal support across field, commercial and corporate operations functions to an established renewable power company that develops, owns, operates and maintains electric power generation and transmission assets across the United States and Canada.\nThis role partners closely with cross-fun ctional stakeholders-including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Asset Management, and Commercial teams-to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice and to manage a wide range of commercial and operational agreements in the energy sector. Provide legal support to Field Operations, Health & Safety, Engineering, and Asset Management teams.\nThis position plays a key role in supporting trading and commercial activities, contract lifecycle management, and risk mitigation, while enabling the business to execute efficiently and in compliance with internal policies and industry standards.\nKey Responsibilities\nCommercial & Trading Legal Support\nDraft, review, and negotiate commodity trading agreements, including:\nEEI Agreements\nISDA Agreements\nWSPP Agreements\n\nAdvise on trading-related matters, credit and collateral provisions, and risk allocation structures.\nSupport Energy Management and Commercial teams on transaction structuring and dispute resolution.\nOperations & Project Support\nDraft, negotiate and offer solutions-oriented advice on a broad range of operational and project agreements, including:\nMaster Service Agreements (MSAs) and task/work orders\nOperations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements\nEquipment supply and turbine agreements\nTransmission and interconnection agreements (e.g., LGIAs, TSAs)\nPower Purchase Agreements (PPAs)\nLand leases and site-related agreements\nAdvise on operational issues such as warranty claims, contractor performance, landowner concerns, and offtaker disputes.\nCorporate & Business Support Agreements\nDraft, review, and manage high-volume, business-critical agreements, including:\nNon-disclosure/confidentiality agreements (NDAs)\nMaster service and supply agreements\nVendor, consulting, and procurement agreements\nProvide practical, responsive legal support for internal clients to enable timely business execution.\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance\nPartner with internal stakeholders including Finance, Tax, Accounting, Insurance, and Supply Chain to ensure:\nContract alignment with commercial objectives\nCompliance with internal policies and risk frameworks \nBalance speed to execution with appropriate legal and governance controls. \nRisk Management & Legal Guidance\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate contractual and operational risks, including indemnities, liabilities, and insurance requirements. \nProvide clear, actionable legal advice on complex and fast-moving operational matters.\nExercise independent judgment in approving contracts and managing legal workflows. \nQualifications\nQualifications & Experience\nJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law\n7-10+ years of legal experience, preferably in the energy or commodities sector\nDemonstrated experience with:\nCommodity trading agreements (EEI, ISDA, WSPP)\nDrafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements\nSupporting operations and supply chain functions\nStrong understanding of contractual risk allocation, including indemnities and liability structures\nCore Competencies\nStrong commercial acumen and business judgment\nAbility to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities effectively\nExcellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills\nPractical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to operate independently\nHigh attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills\nWhy This Role\nThis role offers the opportunity to operate at the intersection of legal, commercial, and operational functions within a dynamic energy environment. You will serve as a trusted advisor to key business teams, helping to drive execution while managing risk and supporting strategic objectives.\nThe expected starting pay range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. 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