Associate General Counsel

Overview

Legal counsel for corporate, generation and development operations at Tenaska.

Key Responsibilities

• equity negotiation
• contract drafting
• asset divestiture
• regulatory approvals
• project permitting
• legal counsel

Tasks

-Structure, negotiate and document equity investment arrangements with capital provider entities, including partnerships and joint venture arrangements. -Assist in negotiating with equipment providers and insurers regarding plant outages and manage dispute with equipment providers, operations and maintenance service providers, and insurers regarding unscheduled plant outages. -Assist with other legal requirements associated with general corporate law practice including corporate governance, regulatory and legal compliance initiatives, human resources, credit and finance. -Assist with capital deployment activities or asset divestiture activities including structuring, negotiation and execution of purchase and sale agreements and associated regulatory approvals where required. -Assist in negotiating and drafting contracts necessary for Tenaska’s operating power plant business, including energy and capacity sale agreements, financial hedges, insurance contracts and operations and maintenance agreements. -Provide legal advice and assistance with project development activities including acquisition of real estate, permitting of projects and contracting with customers, equipment suppliers and service providers.

Requirements

• juris doctorate
• legal experience
• energy experience
• problem solving
• communication
• analytical

What You Bring

-7+ years legal experience required -Proactive approach toward identifying and solving problems -High personal standards for performance and integrity -Ability to work as a member of a team along with having his/her own responsibilities -History of working in a fast-paced environment with constant change and strict deadlines -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Detail-oriented, analytical mindset and questioning attitude. -Juris Doctorate required -Strong listening skills -Energy industry experience preferred

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Benefits

-Charitable giving program -Long-term disability coverage -Excellent 401(k) plan -Health/dependent care flex accounts -Paid maternity/paternity leave -Tuition assistance -Incentive-based, competitive salary packages -Adoption benefits -Employee assistance program -Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance -Wellness programs -Paid vacations and holidays -Generous sick leave

About Tenaska

-Began with a vision to innovate and lead in the energy sector. -A key player in power generation, including natural gas and renewable energy projects. -Focusing on developing sustainable energy solutions with an emphasis on natural gas, wind, and solar power. -Projects have delivered reliable power across regions while promoting innovation. - Able to navigate complex energy markets and tailor solutions to unique regional needs.

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Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s. -company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future. -no sponsorship for cpt/opt holders; future sponsorship not guaranteed.