Senior Counsel — Energy & Construction Contracts (Hybrid)

PowerSecure Brand; Raleigh, Durham (NC, NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure seeks an attorney to manage legal issues and coordinate compliance for unregulated subsidiaries, supporting project development, construction, and contracting processes. Role may include managing litigation matters and advising on risk mitigation for business leaders.

Minimal qualifications include a JD, NC or other state license, and 7 years of experience in equipment, procurement, construction, project development, manufacturing, or energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• Current state license to practice law in North Carolina or another state.
• Minimum 7 years of legal experience with emphasis on equipment/procurement/construction contracts, project development, manufacturing, or energy.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary legal support for day-to-day PowerSecure legal issues.
• Support contract formation and negotiation across various contract types (purchase, equipment, procurement, construction, long-term service, warranty, capital leases, confidentiality, purchase orders).
• Assist business development through acquisition, development and joint ventures.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret energy sales contracts and related agreements.
• Support compliance functions and governance.
• Assist with contract obligations and retention/management of contracts.
• Support internal board functions and organizational compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Organizational/time management

Independent problem-solver

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State license to practice law (NC or other)

Job description

PowerSecure seeks an attorney to manage legal issues and coordinate compliance for unregulated subsidiaries, supporting project development, construction, and contracting processes. Role may include managing litigation matters and advising on risk mitigation for business leaders.

Minimal qualifications include a JD, NC or other state license, and 7 years of experience in equipment, procurement, construction, project development, manufacturing, or energy sectors.