Description:

Overview:
Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost, clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Managing all aspects of litigation, including directing outside counsel for matters including:

High exposure litigation
Commercial disputes
Regulatory agency disputes
Corporate litigation
Accident litigation
Employment litigation, including EEOC charges

Coordinating responses to discovery requests, including e-discovery
Establishing, overseeing and coordinating the company's policies for record retention, e-discovery and service of process intake system
Establishing and overseeing the operation of the company's case management and litigation tracking systems
Managing all aspects of regulatory reviews of the company's business
Analyzing the root causes of litigation and devising litigation prevention strategies
Handling various requests for legal advice and related assistance, including presentations to the business on litigation and legal issues
Liaising with operations, transaction and compliance attorneys on litigation prevention
Formulating early resolution strategies
Representing the company at mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, key depositions and court appearances
Providing and ensuring legal risk management for the company including initiation and steering of all activities appropriate for minimizing of legal risks for the company
Ensuring defense of as well as enforcement of the company claims against 3rd parties in all legal issues in accordance with the company's policies
Assisting with the selection of and management of outside counsel

Advising on other matters as follows:

Reviewing contracts with customers, suppliers and others
Recommending contract language to minimize risk and avoid litigation
Assisting with the creation and review of company policies
Providing training on legal and compliance matters to company personnel
Providing other counsel and advice on legal matters that the Chief Legal Officer may assign from time to time
Interaction with executives and the board on both the status of litigation and litigation prevention

Qualifications:

D. degree from an accredited law school
At least 8 years of complex commercial litigation experience; prior in-house litigation experience strongly preferred
First chair trial experience
Collaborative personality
Comfortable working with executive management on litigation strategy
Ability to adapt to change and work in a fluid environment
Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization and external parties
Strong analytical skills
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines