In-House Counsel
A rapidly growing clean energy and energy services company is seeking an attorney to join its expanding legal team. This role will work closely with the General Counsel and business stakeholders to support a diverse portfolio of energy efficiency, distributed generation, and infrastructure projects. The position offers broad exposure to commercial contracting, project development, construction, finance, and other strategic legal matters within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial, construction, and project-related agreements, including:
- EPC agreements
- Operations & Maintenance agreements
- Subcontractor agreements
- Vendor and supply agreements
- NDAs and other commercial contracts
- Lead contract lifecycle management from negotiation through execution and ongoing compliance.
- Partner closely with project development, engineering, construction, finance, and executive leadership teams to identify and mitigate legal risks.
- Support the company's participation in tax credit and incentive programs by assisting with legal documentation and compliance requirements.
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting energy, infrastructure, and construction projects.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
- Active U.S. bar membership.
- Approximately 7+ years of transactional legal experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house exposure.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, energy, renewables, or project development matters.
- Ability to operate independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder-management skills.
Why This Opportunity?
- Direct partnership with senior leadership and legal department leadership.
- Broad legal exposure beyond traditional commercial contracting.
- Opportunity to support projects that advance energy efficiency, infrastructure modernization, and clean energy deployment.
- Visible role with meaningful impact on business growth and strategic initiatives.
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