Counsel, EPC

Copia Power; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (no

401(k) plan contributions

Annual bonus eligibility

Flexible work hours

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness credits

Life and AD&D insurance

ERGs and community support

Professional development

Job summary

Copia Power in Salt Lake City is seeking a Senior Counsel to lead procurement and project finance contracts for renewable energy and digital infrastructure. You will draft, negotiate, and manage EPCs, PPAs, and related agreements while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

You will collaborate with construction, procurement, and executive teams to advance projects, address legal risks, and shape contract templates and processes for a fast-growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a current license to practice in a U.S. state.
• 5+ years professional experience in the energy industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects under pressure.
• Ability to work in the Salt Lake City, UT office a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate equipment supply, EPC contracts, and logistics agreements.
• Provide legal advice to construction and procurement teams for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Negotiate and close project-level transactions, including Power Purchase Agreements, Load Service Agreements, and project financings.
• Manage post-execution compliance, including milestones, change orders and disputes.
• Review due diligence requests, vendor qualifications, responses to RFPs and other matters.
• Interface with executive leadership for contract approvals and risk terms.
• Improve templates and processes for legal operations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

External counsel

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

JD / equivalent law degree

Job description

Job Description:

Copia Power (“Copia”) is a Carlyle-backed energy and digital infrastructure platform that develops, constructs, and operates large-scale assets across the U.S. to accelerate the electrification and growth of the digital economy. Copia Power has over 2,600 MW of energy generation and storage assets in operation or under construction and is actively developing over 15 GW of grid-connected data centers supported by Copia’s portfolio of gigawatt-scale energy campuses comprising more than 25 GW of solar and storage and 7 GW of natural gas generation assets.

At Copia, we pride ourselves on a culture where sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the environment, and we believe that achieving this goal requires not just hard work but also enjoying the journey. Our team thrives on connectivity, fostering strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Together, we combine passion and playfulness to drive progress and make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with construction and procurement teams and oversee outside counsel in drafting, reviewing and negotiating equipment supply, EPC contracts, and logistics agreements for equipment storage and transportation
• Provide legal advice to construction and procurement teams to ensure regulatory compliance and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Support the Deputy General Counsel in negotiating, drafting and closing other project level transactions, including Power Purchase Agreements, Load Service Agreements, and project financings
• Manage post-execution compliance, including achievement of contractual milestones, internal and external coordination to resolve change orders and disputes, and other related project document compliance
• Support other legal matters and questions presented to the legal team, such as reviewing and analyzing due diligence requests, vendor qualifications, responses to requests for proposals, and other matters
• Interface with the executive leadership team and investment committee for contract approvals based on communication of key contract terms and risks/mitigants
• Support legal operations by improving templates and processes for efficiency and compliance

What We Look For:

• Experience negotiating and managing procurement and EPC agreements for renewable energy projects, natural gas plants and/or digital infrastructure and assets
• Problem-solver with a pragmatic approach to satisfactorily address legal issues in relation to commercial objectives
• Ability to focus, direct and manage the efforts of external legal counsel and other resources
• Interest in being a part of a small legal team with frequent touch points with Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel and working with internal and external stakeholders on a range of legal matters

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in a U.S. state required
• 5+ years professional experience in the energy industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on succinctness and clarity
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in the Salt Lake City, UT office a minimum of 3 days per week
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Compensation:

At Copia, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience. This role may also be eligible for benefits, performance bonuses, and other perks. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Our Benefits:

At Copia, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can be their true selves every day. Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive benefits to all employees, such as:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (with no premiums)
• Company contribution to 401(k) plans
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Flexible work hours
• Unlimited paid time off for a healthy work-life balance
• Paid holidays to celebrate and recharge
• Wellness and cell phone credits to support personal well-being
• Life and AD&D insurance for peace of mind
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for community and support
• Opportunities for professional development to grow and thrive within the company

We believe that by fostering a culture of inclusivity and offering these benefits, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally.

About Copia:

Copia Power (“Copia”), is a wholly owned portfolio company of the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Copia’s platform is focused on developing, owning, and operating utility-scale sustainable infrastructure in the United States.We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information, visit www.copiapower.com.

At Copia, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.