Associate General Counsel

Company Overview:

Copia Power (“Copia”) is an energy transition company committed to developing, constructing, and owning large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. Copia is actively developing more than 15 GW of renewable energy generation and storage capacity and 12 GW of data center and industrial load. Copia is backed by Carlyle, one of the world’s largest global investment firms.

At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

Job Description:

Copia is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support Copia’s mission to develop, construct, and operate gigawatt-scale campuses that include power and digital assets. This key team member will work closely with Copia’s operations and corporate finance teams to support the operational portfolio, promote and oversee compliance, support portfolio and corporate financing activities, and ensure the efficiency and success of the legal department.

The Associate General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel managing the work of paralegals.

Key Responsibilities::
• Serve as primary legal counsel to the asset management and operations teams, providing support on issues across the operating portfolio, including FERC and NERC regulatory compliance
• Manage legal aspects of operational disputes, insurance claims, warranty claims, and contract amendments or waivers
• Monitor and manage post-closing obligations under project level agreements and financing documents and project and corporate level compliance
• Support the capital markets and treasury teams on post-closing construction draws and tax equity fundings
• Manage legal aspects of portfolio and corporate level financing transactions and coordinate with tax, accounting, and treasury teams on post-closing compliance and periodic reporting obligations
• Oversee entity management across the company, including creation and maintenance of organizational documents and good standing requirements
• Implement and continuously improve the operational infrastructure of the legal department, including matter management, contract management, and corporate and departmental policies.

What We Look For::
• Experience supporting operating assets in the energy or infrastructure sector, with working knowledge of the key contract types governing project-level operations and of regulatory requirements for operation of such facilities
• Experience with project finance and/or corporate finance transactions, including familiarity with structures typically utilized in the power generation space
• Experience building or managing legal operations functions, compliance programs, or legal department infrastructure
• Interest in being a part of a small legal team with and working with internal and external stakeholders on a range of legal matters

Minimum Qualifications::
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant energy experience, with a preference for in-house experience
• JD from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in a U.S. state
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on succinctness and clarity
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

We are partnering with select search firms for this role and are not accepting inquiries or candidates from additional third-party agencies or recruiters.

Compensation:

At Copia, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience. This role may also be eligible for benefits, performance bonuses, and other perks. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.   

Our Benefits:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Copia to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer flexible work hours and generous benefits to all of our employees that include:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage with no premiums
- Company contribution to 401(k) plans
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid company holidays
- Wellness and cell phone credits
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
- Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

About Copia:

Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.

At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.