LS Power seeks a sophisticated attorney with utility/power industry experience to fill the position of Corporate Counsel, primarily supporting LS Power’s development and operations activities.  LS Power offers highly competitive compensation packages and is committed to the career development of its employees.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and assistance for a broad range of legal matters relating to the development, construction, financing, ownership and operation of energy-related assets, including electric transmission facilities and renewable energy projects
• Primarily transactional, with an emphasis on drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts to ensure that LS Power’s interests are most favorably advanced
• Work closely with a team of project developers and utility operations managers, with occasional responsibility for engaging and managing outside counsel
• Certain financing, environmental, compliance and regulatory matters
• Other responsibilities to be identified from time to time

• JD. degree and strong academic record
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state
• 4 – 8 years of energy-related experience at a reputable law firm and/or utility
• Experience with commercial contracts, preferably relating to engineering, equipment procurement, construction, consulting, financing, partnerships/JV’s, utility operations, asset management, interconnection, and/or real estate
• Experience working with electric utilities and permitting authorities is preferred
• A working understanding of FERC and RTO/ISO processes and requirements is preferred
• Familiarity with project development, project financing, real estate, construction, and/or environmental permitting is preferred
• Desire to develop skills in new areas
• Excellent work ethic, communication skills, drafting skills, business acumen and commercial judgment
• Ability to deliver a high level of client service and perform excellent work under time pressure
• Proficient in providing business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems