Associate, General Counsel

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Associate General Counsel, Asset Management and Operations

Reports To: Deputy General Counsel

Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Legal, Regulatory, and Government Affairs

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Denver

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7,000 MW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our associates, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Based in Denver, New York and Charlotte, Onward Energy is a company where people and power are always on. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

Onward Energy is a rapidly growing company in the power generation sector. The company manages a variety of commercial and transactional legal matters, including commercial and operational contracts, business transactions (including mergers & acquisitions), litigation management, risk management, regulatory compliance, human resources, and general commercial legal counseling.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law are required for the position.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

THE TEAM

Onward Energy team is collaborative, dedicated, hard-working, and down to earth. The management team is comprised of seasoned industry professionals supported by experienced project operators and advisors.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onward Energy is currently implementing a hybrid office environment, with team members in the office at least two days per week. This position is based out of our Denver office. The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of valuing team members and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health/life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to recruiting@onwardenergy.com

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.