Senior Counsel - Walnut Creek, CA, United States - Calpine

Calpine Walnut Creek, CA, United States

1 week ago

Description

Several days a week may be required on site in Middletown, CA and/or Walnut Creek, CACompany Overview Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 76 power plants in operation and one under construction represents nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility.

Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job DescriptionUnique opportunity to join a diverse, fast-paced and challenging in-house legal department and serve as a principal day-to-day operational attorney for Calpine's Geysers geothermal assets located in the heart of California's wine country, in Lake and Sonoma Counties.

Broad legal experience preferred, with energy or environmental experience a plus.

Will advise on financial, real property, tax, commercial, and corporate issues, surface access and mineral rights, and regional, local, state, and federal regulatory and environmental issues.

Will draft, review and provide advice regarding all project agreements, from the letters of intent to active geothermal operations and dismantling and shutdown of operations.

Required to have or develop familiarity but not primary responsibility for federal regulatory matters associated with these power plants (and ability to support associated compliance efforts).Familiarity with State Lands Commission and BLM regulations a plus.

Assist in mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence, transaction documentation, regulatory approvals, closing and merger/acquisition integration.

Handle and analyze procurement agreements, project financings, power purchase agreements, water agreements, electric transmission, power/fuel/ facility interconnection and construction agreements, mineral leases, real property matters, tax matters, CEC, CPUC, CAISO and regional market design issues and other commercial arrangements required by operations and development teams.

Oversee financing compliance, environmental compliance and regulatory proceedings, challenges and audits and litigation matters arising from time to time.

Work with business clients, engineers, and earth scientists to provide legal assistance to new development projects, including batteries and emerging geothermal technologies.

Manage outside counsel to maximize benefit and minimize costs.

May be requested to provide miscellaneous legal support to some or all Calpine Corporation departments, including Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction/Engineering, Government and Regulatory, Trading and Origination, Tax, Accounting and Public Relations/ Corporate Communications.

Excellent opportunity to be part of the sophisticated, creative and congenial Western Region team supporting the largest independent power producer with the largest complex of geothermal energy plants in the world.

Job Requirements:
Strong academic credentials and law degree.
CA or NY Bar Membership.

Typically requires a minimum of seven to ten years' experience practicing commercial law, including corporate and/ or real estate transactions, energy or environmental regulatory law in a law firm or corporation.

Commercial and general litigation experience will also be considered.
Strong analytical skills.

Salary InformationSalary Range:
$209,105 - $266,609Additional Calpine InformationEqual Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Calpine is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP hereJob SummaryRequisition Number:

SRCOU006910Job Category:
LegalSchedule: Full-Time

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