Legal Counsel

RWT Consulting; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy consulting firm is seeking a Legal Counsel for its Energy/EPC Division in Wisconsin. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in the renewable or conventional energy sectors, preferably from a top-tier law firm. Responsibilities include legal support for project contracts, managing disputes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of Texas State Bar.
• 5+ years of experience in the renewable and/or conventional energy industry.
• Ability to manage tasks and deadlines independently.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Legal support throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects.
• Drafting and negotiating various project-related contracts.
• Management of legal disputes between project owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Legal advice for compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Decision-making

Project management

Negotiating skills

Computer proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Member in good standing of Texas State Bar

5+ years of experience in renewable/conventional energy

Job description

RWT Consulting Group's client is a major player in renewable energy, looking to bring on board a Legal Counsel for their Energy/EPC Division.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Legal Counsel with experience in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy projects in the U.S., with a primary focus on drafting and negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction (“EPC”), subcontractor, and supply agreements reporting to the General Counsel.

Job Duties

• Comprehensive legal support throughout the lifecycle of projects from inception through final acceptance, including drafting and negotiating a variety of renewable energy project-related contracts, such as EPC agreements, subcontractor and supplier agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, leases, etc.
• Management of legal disputes between project owners, subcontractors, suppliers, third parties, etc.
• General corporate housekeeping, such as preparing simple resolutions, filings, etc.
• Legal advice to ensure compliance with regulatory matters and internal policies.
• Management of relationship with external advisers.
• Other unlisted duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Member in good standing of Texas State Bar.
• 5+ years of experience in the renewable and/or conventional energy industry in a top tier law firm and/or in the legal department of a leading renewable energy company.
• Effectively manage tasks and deadlines independently.
• Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, decision‑making, project management and negotiating skills.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point.