Associate Counsel

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

Flex spending

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking an in-house attorney to negotiate and draft complex agreements, support risk and compliance programs, and advise on disputes and due diligence. The role collaborates with engineering, procurement, and field teams to ensure contracts align with business needs and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have a JD, an active U.S. license, and 1–5 years of relevant experience, with strong drafting and communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. state.
• 1–5 years of relevant contract negotiation or transactional experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and execute operations and maintenance agreements and master services agreements with vendors and consultants.
• Assist engineering, procurement, and field teams with contract negotiations for subcontractors and projects.
• Support internal risk, governance, insurance, safety, and HR programs within the legal framework.
• Assist in compliance programs and review disputes, licensing requirements, due diligence, and IT matters.
• Identify risk allocation and mitigation possibilities for business clients and management.
• Help create and improve processes, procedures, and controls in the legal department and across the business.
• Stay current on renewable energy industry developments that affect the business.
• Bring a proactive, problem-solving attitude to the workplace.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active U.S. state license

Job description

ACT Power Services was created to provide industry leading services for our clients. As an independent service provider, we avoid conflicts of interest and maintain a complete focus on our clients’ needs. We have taken a no-frills approach to developing our organization to ensure our clients are only paying for services that add value. ACT then leverages a world‑class team, state‑of‑the‑art technology, and best‑in‑class operating practices to ensure every facility is operated in a manner that maximizes production, preserves compliance, and ensures the safety of our personnel and communities. Our vision is to reshape the industry’s benchmark for renewable operations and create the next generation of O&M provider.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside General Counsel in negotiating, drafting, and executing operations and maintenance agreements and master services agreements with vendors, suppliers, and consultants
• Assist engineering, procurement, and field teams as needed with respect to operations and maintenance related contract negotiations for subcontractors and special projects
• Assist in managing internal risk and compliance, including corporate governance, insurance, safety, and human resources
• Support operational and contract compliance programs
• Support relating to any and all legal matters and questions presented to the legal team, such as reviewing and analyzing disputes, contractor licensing requirements, due diligence requests, assisting with RFPs, IT matters, etc.
• Assist in identifying, managing, and advising business clients and executive management on risk allocation and mitigation
• Contribute to creating, developing, and implementing processes, procedures, best practices, systems, and controls within the legal department, and more broadly within the business, and recommend improvements to those already existing
• Stay current with events and developments affecting the renewable energy industry, with particular emphasis on possible impacts to the business
• Bring a positive, energetic, “can-do,” problem solving attitude to the workplace

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school
• Current license to practice law in a U.S. state
• 1-5 years of relevant experience (e.g., contract negotiation, general commercial/transactional work, renewable energy experience, corporate legal)
• Possess effective drafting, negotiating, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently to research and answer questions, provide guidance, and formulate solutions as issues arise.
• Possess problem solving, effective time management, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks, pivoting as needed when business needs change
• Strong team player with eagerness to learn and take on new tasks
• Creative, adaptable, and independent thinker

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day).
• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 401(k)/Roth (with employer match)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance (Group & Supplemental)
• Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Parental & Other Extended Leaves
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus

Employment with ACT Power Services is at-will, where permitted by applicable law.

The statements above describe the general nature of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities or related needs to perform the essential functions of the position.

ACT Power Services is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.

ACT Power Services does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.