Renewable Energy Counsel: Contracts, Compliance & Risk

SOLV Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 205,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

Job summary

SOLV Energy is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support EPC and related commercial contracting for renewable energy projects. The role reports to the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and partners with cross-functional teams to minimize risk and enable growth.

The candidate should bring 8–12+ years of experience, strong negotiation and drafting skills, and a track record in energy, construction or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with bar in good standing.
• 8–12+ years of legal experience in national law firms or sophisticated in-house teams.
• Experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory capabilities with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted legal advisor to executive teams on commercial, regulatory and risk matters.
• Negotiate and draft complex contracts including EPC, construction, real estate, NDAs, and master service agreements.
• Manage disputes, claims, and coordination with outside counsel and budgets.
• Develop governance, compliance programs and risk-mitigation strategies across projects.
• Guide change orders, claims management, and contract interpretation to support commercial objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Risk assessment

Contract drafting

Multitasking

Education

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

SOLV Energy is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support EPC and related commercial contracting for renewable energy projects. The role reports to the Deputy Chief Legal Officer and partners with cross-functional teams to minimize risk and enable growth.

The candidate should bring 8–12+ years of experience, strong negotiation and drafting skills, and a track record in energy, construction or infrastructure.