Assistant General Counsel, Operations

Pattern Energy Group LP•,

8d•$256,000 - $320,000

About The Position

The position oversees a legal team that 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. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Asset Management, and Commercial teams—to deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice across Pattern’s operating portfolio. The Assistant General Counsel – Operations serves as a key legal leader across its operating portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the AGC – Operations will lead a team of four attorneys and function as the primary legal partner to Pattern's operational and commercial business units. This is a high-impact, highly visible role for a seasoned energy attorney who brings strong commercial judgment, proven leadership experience, and a genuine interest in being embedded within the business. The AGC – Operations will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Operations, Commercial & Trading, Asset Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Compliance, supporting both day-to-day legal needs and complex strategic initiatives across the operating portfolio.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law
15+ years of legal experience, with a demonstrated background in the energy or infrastructure sector
Significant experience advising on complex commercial contracts and transactions in the energy or infrastructure sector
Proven leadership experience, including direct management and development of attorneys and legal professionals
Strong commercial judgment and the ability to deliver practical, risk-appropriate guidance in a fast-paced, business-embedded environment
Deep familiarity with the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the operation and commercial activities of energy or infrastructure assets, ideally including experience with renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, transmission, and/or energy storage
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and cross-functional partners
Proven ability to manage a broad and varied portfolio of matters, set priorities, and deliver results under competing deadlines
Collaborative, team-oriented approach and a genuine interest in serving as an embedded legal partner to the business

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting asset repowers, refinancing, brownfield development, or other portfolio optimization transactions
Experience with cross-border US-Canada operations

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four in-house attorneys supporting Pattern's U.S. and Canadian operating portfolio
Set team priorities, manage workload allocation, and cultivate a high-performing, business-embedded legal function
Partner with the CLO on legal department strategy, resource planning, and process improvement initiatives
Oversee the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of commodity trading agreements, including: EEI Agreements, ISDA Agreements, WSPP Agreements
Advise on trading-related matters, credit and collateral provisions, and risk allocation structures.
Support Energy Management and Commercial teams on transaction structuring and dispute resolution.
Oversee negotiation, drafting, and management of contracts across the operating portfolio, including O&M agreements, EPC contracts, equipment supply agreements, and other operational arrangements
Develop and maintain contract lifecycle management practices and standards in partnership with business and Supply Chain teams
Advise Engineering and Supply Chain stakeholders on procurement contracting and vendor management
Provide legal support for asset repowerings, brownfield expansions, and other portfolio optimization initiatives
Advise on revenue contract restructurings, commercial renegotiations, and project refinancings
Partner with Asset Management and Finance teams on value-enhancement strategies and risk mitigation across the operating portfolio
Serve as a proactive, practical legal advisor to stakeholders across Operations, Commercial & Trading, Asset Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Compliance
Identify, assess, and advise on legal and regulatory risks relevant to the operating portfolio
Support on environmental, health, safety, and compliance matters
Develop business-oriented legal solutions that advance Pattern's operational and strategic objectives