In-House Corporate Counsel (Renewable Energy)

July 6, 2022

Cordelio is a renewable power producer that manages an operating portfolio of over 1,200 MW of renewable power assets in Canada and the USA. The company also oversees a growth pipeline of over 10,000 MW of wind, solar and storage projects spread across the USA. Cordelio performs all of its operations and growth activities with a view toward working with all stakeholders in an efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner. Cordelio is wholly owned by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and is fully committed to its mission of becoming a leading North American developer, owner, and operator of renewable power facilities across North America. Cordelio has offices in Toronto, Vancouver and New York.

Cordelio is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer who is passionate about renewable energy to join its rapidly growing Company. Reporting to the General Counsel and working from the downtown Toronto office, the Corporate Counsel will play a key role on the legal team, including leading negotiation, documentation and execution of mergers and acquisitions, project development, financings and other corporate activities. This is an excellent opportunity to get exposure to both the legal and business sides of a fantastic company with exciting plans for exponential growth.  Attractive compensation package and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Be a key member of Cordelio’s development, operation and project finance teams providing legal support and advice to a growing business.
• Draft, negotiate and manage a wide variety of agreements, including:
  • Debt and equity financing arrangements (both corporate and project level)
  • Acquisitions of renewable energy projects and assets
  • Commercial agreements, including offtake, procurement, supply and operations
  • Leases, easements and options in respect of real property interests
• Advise on legal issues and risks, complex agreements, approval processes, corporate governance, tax structuring, company policies and procedures and business strategy.
• Develop and maintain expert and current knowledge on new developments and legal guidance relevant to our business and industry.
• Perform and lead legal due diligence as key member of our transaction team.
• Manage relationships with internal advisors, investors, external counsel and other stakeholders.
• Assist with general commercial, risk management, HR matters and special projects as needed.

 Requirements:

• License to practice law in Ontario.
• 5-10 years relevant legal experience (renewable energy experience an asset).
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain contractual terms, legal principles and relevant risks to development, operations and finance teams.
• Flexible and adaptable within a high change environment.
• Experience and willingness to lead negotiation of a wide variety commercial agreements.
• Strong personnel management skills with proven ability to work well in teams.
• Strong business acumen, problem solving and communication skills.
• This role is located in the Toronto office (occasional travel will be required).

Cordelio is focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Cordelio is an equal opportunity employer and values each person’s unique background, diversity, experience, perspectives and talent.  Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and our success.  The company is committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all employees and expect each to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

This is an exclusive engagement with STITT + ZOSKY.  To learn more about this opportunity, or to apply in confidence, please contact Stacy Zosky at stacy@stittzosky.com or Nancy Stitt at nancy@stittzosky.com.