Lead Counsel
A growing renewable energy platform with a portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Lead Counsel. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the General Counsel and partnering closely with development, engineering, construction, asset management, and finance teams across a diverse project portfolio.
This opportunity is ideal for a commercially minded attorney who enjoys working at the intersection of legal strategy, project execution, and risk management within the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and administration of EPC, equipment supply, and O&M agreements supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract strategy, risk allocation, change orders, claims management, warranty provisions, and dispute resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide legal guidance on procurement strategies for major equipment and construction packages.
- Counsel business teams on tariff exposure, trade policy considerations, and supply chain risk allocation.
- Support tax credit and incentive-related contracting matters, including domestic content, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, FEOC considerations, and related compliance obligations.
- Collaborate with project finance and tax equity teams on diligence processes, lender requirements, and construction-related transaction matters.
- Develop and improve contracting templates, internal processes, and best practices to support a growing platform.
- Manage outside counsel and balance legal risk with practical business objectives.
- Assist with M&A, project acquisitions, and other corporate or commercial matters as needed.
Qualifications
- J.D. and active U.S. bar admission.
- Approximately 10+ years of experience supporting renewable energy construction and procurement matters.
- Extensive experience negotiating and managing EPC, procurement, supply, and O&M agreements for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
- Strong understanding of risk allocation principles in construction and infrastructure contracting.
- Familiarity with renewable energy tax incentives and related contractual considerations, including domestic content and prevailing wage requirements.
- Experience navigating tariff exposure and supply chain-related contracting risks.
- Exposure to project finance, tax equity transactions, project development, or M&A is preferred.
- Ability to operate independently while partnering effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional business teams.
- Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and practical problem-solving abilities.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Strategic role with significant autonomy and direct exposure to executive leadership.
- Opportunity to support a sophisticated portfolio spanning solar, wind, and energy storage assets.
- Highly collaborative environment with visibility across development, construction, finance, and operations.
- Competitive compensation package, annual bonus, and strong benefits offering.
- Opportunity to help shape legal and contracting frameworks at a rapidly growing renewable energy platform.
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