Remote-Friendly EPC Counsel for Renewable Energy Projects

Solar Landscape; Asbury Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training / Professional development

401(k) with 4% company match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Team lunches, events, and stocked ...

Modern, collaborative office spaces

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and long-term ...

Job summary

Solar Landscape, the nation’s leading distributed energy infrastructure company, is seeking an EPC Counsel to join its legal team in Asbury Park, NJ. This role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements for solar and energy storage projects, with cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Construction, Engineering, and Development.

You will advise on regulatory compliance, project risk, and commercial terms, supporting project execution and business objectives

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Sound commercial judgment and understanding of contractual impact on costs and schedules.
• Ability to independently manage routine matters and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate EPC agreements, construction subcontracts, professional services agreements, procurement and supply agreements, O&M agreements, amendments, assignments, and other commercial contracts.
• Construction, Procurement, and Project Support: Advise internal teams on contract interpretation, project delays, change orders, milestones, and performance.
• Contractual Risk Management: Identify and evaluate risks; develop practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Regulatory and Compliance: Research and advise on federal, state, and local requirements including wage and apprenticeship, licensing, permitting, tax credits, and regulatory matters.
• Commercial and Operational Agreements: Assist with O&M, asset management, and other agreements supporting construction and operations.
• Claims and Disputes: Support claims, disputes, insurance matters, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Corporate and Transactional Support: Assist with assignments, consents, due diligence, and other transactional matters.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Procurement, Construction, Engineering, Development, Operations, Finance, and other teams to identify legal issues and provide practical advice.
• Legal Process Improvement: Help develop standard negotiation positions and improve review/approval processes.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Commercial judgment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Solar Landscape, the nation’s leading distributed energy infrastructure company, is seeking an EPC Counsel to join its legal team in Asbury Park, NJ. This role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial agreements for solar and energy storage projects, with cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Construction, Engineering, and Development.

You will advise on regulatory compliance, project risk, and commercial terms, supporting project execution and business objectives