Remote Renewable Energy EPC Attorney - Construction

Major, Lindsey & Africa; United States; Remote; USD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking an experienced EPC/Construction Attorney for a six+ month remote assignment focused on renewable energy projects. You will draft, negotiate and manage complex EPC and construction agreements for wind, solar, storage and related energy infrastructure, collaborating with development, engineering and procurement teams.

The role demands 5-8+ years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a practical, business-minded approach to risk allocation,

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar membership.
• 5-8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating EPC and sophisticated construction agreements.
• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy, power or major energy/infrastructure projects strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction risk allocation, LDs, warranties, milestones, change orders and contractor obligations.
• Ability to independently manage sophisticated agreements with limited supervision.
• Practical, business-minded approach and ability to work effectively with commercial and technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) agreements.
• Negotiate Balance of Plant (BOP) agreements, equipment supply agreements, construction services agreements and related project contracts.
• Advise on milestones and scheduling; change orders; delay and performance liquidated damages.
• Advise on indemnification and limitations of liability; warranties and performance guarantees.
• Partner with business and project teams to address contractual issues that arise during project execution.
• Support utility-scale renewable projects throughout development and construction.
• Work cross-functionally with development, engineering, procurement, construction and project management teams.
• Assist with equipment procurement and other agreements supporting construction of renewable energy assets.
• Provide practical guidance regarding construction risk and contractor obligations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on interpretation and enforcement of EPC and related project agreements.
• Support matters involving project delays, scope changes, contractor issues, warranty claims and contractual disputes.
• Help the business evaluate legal and commercial risk while keeping projects moving toward completion.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Renewable energy knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Active bar membership

5-8+ years of relevant legal experience

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa is seeking an experienced EPC/Construction Attorney for a six+ month remote assignment focused on renewable energy projects. You will draft, negotiate and manage complex EPC and construction agreements for wind, solar, storage and related energy infrastructure, collaborating with development, engineering and procurement teams.

The role demands 5-8+ years of relevant experience, strong negotiation skills, and a practical, business-minded approach to risk allocation,