[Remote] Interim Project Development & Operations Attorney

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Major, Lindsey & Africa’s client is a well-respected renewable energy company seeking a skilled Project Development & Operations Attorney for a 9+ month assignment. The role focuses on driving utility-scale renewable energy projects from development through contracting and financial readiness, with an emphasis on Power Purchase Agreements and project-level transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other offtake arrangements for utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Advise on:
• Commercial terms and pricing structures
• Risk allocation with utilities, corporates, and other counterparties
• Regulatory and market considerations impacting offtake arrangements
• Partner with development and origination teams to advance projects and secure revenue streams
• Draft, review, and negotiate project-level transaction agreements, including:
• Build Transfer Agreements (BTAs)
• Development transfer agreements
• Asset or project sale documentation (e.g., MIPAs or related structures)
• Support project structuring and execution for:
• Partnering
• Syndication
• Eventual monetization or transfer of projects
• Advise on:
• Assignment and consent provisions across project documents
• Transferability of rights under PPAs, EPCs, and interconnection agreements
• Risk allocation, representations, and indemnities tied to project transactions
• Draft and negotiate key project agreements, including:
• EPC agreements
• Balance of Plant (BOP) contracts
• Equipment supply agreements and LTSAs

Skills

• At least 8+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience negotiating PPAs or other energy offtake agreements for utility-scale projects
• Experience with project-level transactions, including BTAs, asset transfers, or project sales
• Strong background in renewable energy project development (solar, wind, storage, or broader power sector)
• Proven ability to independently drive deals and manage negotiations end-to-end
• Experience working in utility-scale project environments (IPP, developer, or energy-focused law firm)
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight
• Strong commercial judgment and problem-solving ability
• J.D. and active bar membership

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