Senior Counsel – Project Development

Job description

Senior Counsel – Project Development Houston, TX | Legal Department: Talen Energy’s Legal team partners across the organization to enable strategic growth and manage risk in a complex, highly regulated environment. In this role, you will serve as a primary legal partner to Corporate Development while supporting broader business initiatives across the organization. You will play a critical role in supporting high-value initiatives across the full lifecycle of energy projects, from early-stage development through construction, financing, and commercial operation. You’ll work in a collaborative environment, providing practical legal guidance that directly impacts business outcomes. How You’ll Power the Future: At Talen Energy, your work directly supports safe, reliable power generation. In this role, you’ll move beyond day‑to‑day contributions to drive meaningful change by: Advising Corporate Development and business teams on strategic projects and transactions Supporting the full lifecycle of project development, including site control, construction, financing, and operations Identifying legal risks and delivering clear, practical, business-oriented recommendations Formulating and de...