EPC Attorney

D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, Inc.; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, Inc. seeks a renewables EPC attorney to support its wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

The attorney will draft and negotiate LNTPs, EPC contracts, and related construction documents, while advising on procurement, tariffs, and regulatory matters. This role collaborates with Development, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance teams, providing legal counsel across projects to ensure timely, compliant execution and cross-functional

Qualifications

• JD with a track record of academic and professional achievement.
• At least five years of legal experience.
• Experience in renewable energy, solar, energy storage, or equipment procurement is preferred.
• Knowledge of wage/apprenticeship requirements and domestic content credits is preferred.
• Experience with LNTP, pre-construction agreements, lien waivers, and construction contracts is ideal.
• Experience drafting and negotiating equipment supply agreements for renewables.
• Familiarity with US trade and supply-chain issues affecting renewable energy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate LNTPs, pre-construction agreements, EPC contracts, lien waivers, and related construction documents for solar and storage projects.
• Provide cross-functional legal support with Development, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance.
• Advise on commercial and legal issues in equipment procurement, including tariffs, trade, and changes in law.
• Serve as primary legal counsel to project teams and respond to contract-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with senior management to align agreements with project timelines and goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Legal analysis

Contract negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

About the role

DESRI seeks a resourceful and talented individual to join its legal team as a renewables engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC) attorney. This attorney will be part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s growing portfolio of wind, solar, and energy storage projects and related equipment procurement activities within a dynamic and collaborative environment that values thoughtful problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to our core values, including creativity.

What you’ll do

You will serve as a key member of the legal team responsible for drafting and negotiating Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) agreements, pre-construction agreements, EPC contracts, lien waivers, and other construction-related documents for solar and energy storage projects. You’ll work closely with internal teams, including Development, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance to provide comprehensive legal support and ensure alignment with project goals. You will advise on commercial and legal issues arising throughout equipment procurement, including warranty, performance, delivery, supply-chain, tariff, trade, change‑in‑law, and regulatory matters, and will help structure contractual protections addressing changes in tariffs, duties, import restrictions, trade measures, and other governmental actions affecting project equipment. In addition, you’ll provide legal counsel to the project teams, addressing contract‑related queries and issues as the primary point of contact for a defined set of projects. This role will afford you the substantial opportunity to collaborate with teams across DESRI and work cross‑functionally. We embrace intellectual curiosity and encourage you to seek out information and understand the big picture. Finally, you’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management to drive project success and facilitate seamless communication across departments and ensure agreements are negotiated in alignment with project timelines.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with a record of academic and professional achievement and at least five years of legal experience.
• Candidates with experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly with solar projects, energy storage, equipment procurement, and other areas of construction, are preferred.
• Candidates should be meticulously organized, have strong communication skills, and an ability to balance competing priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• Candidates with a knowledge of prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements as well as a familiarity with the requirements for the domestic content bonus credit are preferred.
• Candidates with an in‑depth understanding of construction contracting principles and practices, including experience with LNTP agreements, pre‑construction agreements, lien waivers, and statutory provisions related to construction (lien waivers, retainage) will excel in this role.
• Candidates with experience drafting and negotiating equipment supply agreements for renewable energy projects, including agreements for solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems, and other major project equipment, are preferred.
• Candidates should have familiarity with U.S. trade and supply‑chain issues affecting renewable energy equipment, including tariffs and duties, import restrictions, trade remedies, executive orders and other governmental actions, and contractual allocation of risks arising from changes in law. Experience evaluating the impact of Section 232 measures, antidumping and countervailing duties, and restrictions affecting foreign‑produced bulk‑power‑system equipment is preferred.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year‑end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, paid time off, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.