Legal Counsel
About this role
Why should you join our team?
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.
For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.
Your contribution!
As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s activities across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects. You will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on project development, procurement, construction, acquisitions, financing, commercial contracting, and partnerships.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support projects across British Columbia, other Canadian provinces, and the United States—from early-stage development through financing, construction, operation, and potential acquisition.
Your day-to-day!
- Participate in renewable energy project development, procurement, construction, acquisition, financing, and corporate transaction files
- Support legal workstreams related to project financings, acquisitions, partnerships, and development initiatives, including due diligence, documentation, closing, and post-closing follow-up
- Monitor and ensure the completion of legal commitments and obligations before and after transaction closings
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts (development, procurement, services, confidentiality, partnership, financing-related and project-related agreements)
- Coordinate and manage legal aspects of community, Indigenous, commercial, and financial partnerships in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Provide practical legal advice to business units on operations, risk management, governance, and commercial relationships
- Support the development and implementation of internal legal processes, templates, and best practices
- Manage multiple files and complex transactions while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external counsel
Your skills, our requirements!
Member in good standing of the Law Society of British Columbia
Membership in a U.S. state bar is an asset
5 to 7 years of relevant legal experience (law firm, in-house, or both)
Experience in areas such as project financing, mergers and acquisitions, renewable energy project development, infrastructure, procurement, construction, commercial contracts, or corporate transactions
Experience in renewable energy, power, infrastructure, natural resources, or project development sectors is an asset
Experience coordinating due diligence, transaction closings, and post-closing obligations is an asset
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities within tight deadlines
Strong organizational skills, autonomy, attention to detail, and sound judgment
High degree of integrity, professionalism, discretion, and ethical standards
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across legal, business, technical, financial, and operational teams
Practical, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with document management systems or legal project management platforms is an asset
Additional considerations!
The position can be based in the company's Vancouver (BC) office.
This position is a P3 level.
Our benefits!
- Competitive salary and annual bonus;
- Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
- 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
- Group retirement plans with employer participation;
- 100% Employer-funded Wellness Account;
- Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
- Hybrid work model;
- Career development opportunities;
- Offices accessible by public transportation.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles at Innergex varies based on a wide range of factors, including skill set, education, and relevant experience. We are committed to pay equity and take internal equity among current team members into account when determining any final offer.
To support pay transparency, the hiring range for this position is $105,000–$130,000 per year, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. Your final base salary, if hired, will be determined by factors such as your skills, education, and experience, along with our commitment to internal equity.
Please note that it is not typical to hire at the top of the hiring range, as doing so limits opportunities for future salary growth. Innergex also offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
www.innergex.com
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Company at a glance
Unis par une vision commune, nous évoluons en tant qu'entreprise internationale pour faire avancer la transition énergétique au Canada, aux États-Unis, en France et au Chili. Notre passion est de faire du bien à la planète et aux communautés pour notre génération et celles à venir.
En tant que producteur d’énergie 100% renouvelable, Innergex développe, acquiert, détient et exploite des installations hydroélectriques, éoliennes, solaires et de stockage d’énergie en travaillant main dans la main avec les communautés locales et autochtones qui nous accueillent.
Notre processus de recrutement
Si votre profil retient notre attention, un membre de notre équipe vous écrira à partir d’une adresse officielle se terminant par @innergex.com. Nous ne contactons jamais de candidats ou de candidates par message texte (SMS), Indeed ou LinkedIn pour leur proposer un emploi et nous ne demandons jamais d’informations personnelles ou bancaires avant le début d’un emploi. Pour toute question ou doute, vous pouvez nous joindre à [email protected].
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United by a common vision, we are evolving as an international company to advance the energy transition in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. Our work benefits the planet and communities for our generation and those to come.
As a 100% renewable energy producer, Innergex develops, acquires, owns, and operates hydroelectric, wind, solar and energy storage facilities while working hand in hand with the local and Indigenous communities that welcome us.
Our recruitment process
If your profile matches our needs, someone from our team will reach out using an official @innergex.com email address. We never reach out to candidates via text messages (SMS), Indeed, or LinkedIn to offer a job, and we never request personal or banking information before employment begins. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
Top Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus
- Three Weeks Vacation
- Paid Holiday Season Vacations
- Medical Insurance
- Group Retirement Plans
- Wellness Account
- Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
- Hybrid Work Model
- Career Development Opportunities
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