Counsel / Senior Counsel – Solar & Battery Storage, NYC

Atlas NextWave; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave seeks a Counsel / Senior Counsel to support its growing U.S. solar platform in New York City.

This full-time, permanent role operates in a hybrid setting, collaborating with senior stakeholders and an international legal team. You will oversee legal matters across utility-scale solar development through construction, including drafting and negotiating EPC agreements and related commercial contracts, and advising on ITC eligibility and compliance.

Qualifications

• JD from a U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
• Approx. 8-10+ years of legal experience.
• Strong renewable energy experience, ideally within utility-scale solar development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across utility-scale solar projects, from development through to construction.
• Draft, develop and negotiate EPC agreements and other project-related commercial contracts.
• Advise on contractual and commercial risks, including performance guarantees, warranties, indemnities and liability provisions.
• Advise on U.S. renewable energy tax credits, particularly ITC eligibility, qualification, compliance and safe harbor requirements.
• Support project financing, M&A and investment-related matters alongside experienced legal colleagues.
• Work closely with development, commercial and finance teams to provide practical legal advice.

Skills

EPC agreements

Contract drafting

Commercial negotiation

Renewable energy

Education

JD from a U.S. law school

Job description

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Counsel / Senior Counsel – Solar & Battery Storage, NYC

Renewables

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Type of work

Permanent

Country

United States

Start date

February 2nd, 2027

Job description

Counsel / Senior Counsel - Renewable Energy (Solar), NYC

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

I'm partnering with a leading global energy and commodities business to appoint a Counsel / Senior Counsel to support its growing U.S. solar platform.

This is an opportunity to join an expanding renewable energy business focused on utility-scale solar development, providing legal support across projects from early-stage development through to construction. You will work closely with senior business stakeholders and an established U.S. and international legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across utility-scale solar projects, from development through to construction.
• Draft, develop and negotiate EPC agreements and other project-related commercial contracts.
• Advise on contractual and commercial risks, including performance guarantees, warranties, indemnities and liability provisions.
• Advise on U.S. renewable energy tax credits, particularly ITC eligibility, qualification, compliance and safe harbor requirements.
• Support project financing, M&A and investment-related matters alongside experienced legal colleagues.
• Work closely with development, commercial and finance teams to provide practical legal advice.

Key Requirements

• JD from a U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
• Approximately 8-10+ years of legal experience.
• Strong renewable energy experience, ideally within utility-scale solar development.
• Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating EPC agreements.
• Familiarity with U.S. renewable energy tax credits, particularly ITC requirements and safe harbor provisions.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders and legal colleagues.

The Opportunity

An opportunity to take ownership of legal matters across a growing U.S. solar platform, backed by a substantial global energy and commodities business. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, complex renewable energy projects and an experienced international legal team.