Senior Counsel, Commercial Expert

2 days ago


Walnut Creek, California, United States Calpine Full time

Calpine Corporation is a leading electricity generator from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada.

The company's strong commitment to environmental stewardship has led the power industry since its founding in 1984. Its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

We are seeking a Senior Counsel, Commercial Expert to join our diverse and fast-paced in-house legal department. As a principal day-to-day attorney for Calpine's Development and Operations teams, you will advise on financial, real property, tax, commercial, and corporate issues, including regulatory and environmental matters.

You will be responsible for providing legal advice, regulatory support, and strategic expertise to assigned business lines and supporting the development, negotiation, and administration of commercial agreements. You will also develop familiarity with federal regulatory matters associated with power plants and provide compliance support.

This role offers the opportunity to work with engineers and outside consultants to provide legal support for new development projects, including battery storage, solar, geothermal, and other emerging technologies.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Provide legal advice, regulatory support, and strategic expertise to assigned business lines
  • Develop, negotiate, administer, and analyze commercial agreements
  • Support compliance efforts related to federal regulatory matters

**Requirements:**

  • Strong academic credentials and law degree
  • CA or other qualification to practice law in CA
  • Minimum of seven to ten years' experience practicing commercial law
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently

**Estimated Salary Range:** $210,000 - $266,000 per year


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