LS Power Development, LLC

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Overview About us: Clearlight Energy, an LS Power company established in 2025, operates more than 3,000 MW across 44 assets consisting of utility scale solar, wind, battery storage and renewable natural gas in North America. Approximately 2,700 MW of its operations are located in the U.S., across NYISO, MISO, PJM, ERCOT and CAISO markets, with the remaining 300 MW located in Canada. The Company is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario with employees in both Canada and the United States. Clearlight Energy focuses on providing operational excellence to supply critical energy capacity and meet growing demand. Additionally, it has a 1,200 MW development pipeline of additional renewable resources to support grid reliability and decarbonization. Compensation The salary for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. This salary range may also be modified in the future. About the Role We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated self-starter to lead various commercial transactions for Clearlight’s Energy Services team. This position can be based in New York, NY, or Oakville, ON, Canada, and will report to SVP, Corporate and General Counsel. You will have both a meaningful role and an opportunity to develop professionally with the support of collaborative and experienced peers. You will support all aspects of our commercial activities, including Commodities and Hedging transactions. Specific tasks include: Responsibilities What you will do: Drafting and negotiation of trading documentation for financially- and physically-settled energy transactions across multiple products (primarily Power, FTRs, emissions, RECs, and natural gas). Negotiation and structuring of commodity-linked financing transactions. Understand link between trades and credit documentation (e.g. – lien-based ISDAs). Advising trading group on assessment of legal and reputational risks for the business. Ideal Representative transactions would include: Hedging transactions – Negotiation of ISDAs and confirmations relating to swaps on natural gas and power products Heat-rate call options Revenue put options Physical commodities - Purchase and sale transactions primary in natural gas and power (ISDA, NAESB, EEI, Power Purchase Agreements) Asset management agreements relating to assignment of gas pipeline capacity Purchase of sale of carbon products Purchase and sale of renewable energy credits Consignment, storage and related agreements Provide light-touch oversight and legal support on regulatory issues relevant to the CLE business, including matters involving FERC and ISOs, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and risk frameworks. Qualifications We want you on our team because you: Hold a JD degree with at least 5+ years of experience managing complex corporate transactions in fast-paced, innovative legal environments. Have experience in energy/project finance. Have the capability to serve as the primary in-house attorney for commercialization management activities, adeptly managing multiple transactions or projects simultaneously. Possess proven ability to evaluate business challenges, deliver pragmatic, timely recommendations under pressure, and independently prioritize and resolve issues while balancing legal risks with business goals. Have strong skills in communication, project management, negotiation, and drafting. Are collaborative and have an adaptable approach, with the flexibility to support the corporate legal team and contribute to its evolving mission.