Senior Counsel, Construction – Renewables

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Generous PTO and parental leave

Job summary

The SR Group (US), Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel, Procurement & Construction to lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex agreements for utility-scale renewable energy projects in North America.

You will advise on construction, procurement, operations, and financing, partnering with business stakeholders and managing legal risk across the asset lifecycle. The role spans EPC/BoP, procurement, and O&M contracts, with remote/hybrid options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• J.D., LL.B., or equivalent law degree.
• Active bar membership in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations and drafting for EPC and BoP agreements.
• Negotiate procurement and equipment supply contracts.
• Draft long-term service and O&M agreements.
• Provide strategic legal guidance across project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Legal advisory

Project finance

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Senior Counsel, Procurement & Construction

Renewable Energy | North America | Hybrid / Remote

A leading North American renewable energy developer, owner, and operator is seeking a Senior Counsel, Procurement & Construction to join its growing legal team. This is an opportunity to support some of the largest utility-scale renewable energy projects across the U.S. and Canada, partnering closely with construction, procurement, development, finance, and executive leadership teams.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience negotiating complex construction and procurement agreements for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, with renewable energy experience strongly preferred.

Location

Hybrid:

• San Diego, CA
• Houston, TX
• Minneapolis/St. Paul Area, MN
• Toronto, ON
• Montreal, QC

Remote: Candidates located outside of office locations may be considered for a fully remote arrangement.

Compensation

• Base Salary (U.S.): $154,800 – $258,100
• Base Salary (Canada): $144,700 – $241,100
• Target annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement savings program with company match
• Generous PTO and parental leave benefits
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Position Summary

This attorney will lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and ongoing management of sophisticated commercial agreements supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, transmission, and related energy infrastructure projects.

The role serves as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders and is responsible for managing legal risks throughout the construction, procurement, operations, and financing lifecycle of renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Infrastructure Agreements

Lead negotiations and drafting for:

• EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) agreements
• Balance of Plant (BoP) agreements
• Early works and pre-construction services agreements
• Transmission and substation construction agreements
• Battery storage installation agreements
• Change orders, amendments, guarantees, claims, and related project documentation

Procurement Agreements

Support major equipment procurement transactions involving:

• Solar modules
• Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• Wind turbines
• Inverters and trackers
• Transformers and electrical equipment
• Long-lead manufacturing and supply agreements

Operations & Asset Management

Draft and negotiate:

• Long-term service agreements
• Operations & maintenance agreements
• Equipment service and maintenance contracts
• Logistics, transportation, warehousing, and storage agreements
• Software licensing and technology agreements

Strategic Legal Partnership

• Advise construction and procurement teams throughout project execution
• Support internal risk review and approval processes
• Provide legal guidance on renewable energy regulatory and compliance matters
• Assist with transaction due diligence for project financing, M&A, asset sales, and strategic transactions
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
• Deliver legal training to business stakeholders
• Manage outside counsel relationships
• Identify process improvements and risk mitigation opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• J.D., LL.B., or equivalent law degree
• Active bar membership in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction
• 10+ years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience
• Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Experience managing external legal counsel
• Strong business judgment and risk assessment capabilities

Preferred

• Renewable energy industry experience
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, transmission, or other large infrastructure projects
• Background combining both law firm and in-house experience
• Familiarity with project finance, project development, construction, and procurement matters

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