Senior Counsel, Renewable Energy Contracts & EPC

root/edge; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Counsel to support its mission to develop, construct, and operate gigawatt-scale campuses that include power and digital assets. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver solar, energy storage, and digital grid-connected projects.

The ideal candidate has significant experience with complex commercial agreements for power generation projects, EPC contracts, and data center development, including major equipment procurement and project financing.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with a current license to practice law in a U.S. state.
• 5+ years professional experience in the energy industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on succinctness and clarity.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week (Mountain West region).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with construction and procurement teams and oversee outside counsel in drafting, reviewing and negotiating equipment supply, EPC contracts, and logistics agreements for equipment storage and transportation
• Provide legal advice to construction and procurement teams to ensure regulatory compliance and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Support the Deputy General Counsel in negotiating, drafting and closing other project level transactions, including Power Purchase Agreements, Load Service Agreements, and project financings
• Manage post-execution compliance, including achievement of contractual milestones, internal and external coordination to resolve change orders and disputes, and other related project document compliance
• Support other legal matters and questions presented to the legal team, such as reviewing and analyzing due diligence requests, vendor qualifications, responses to requests for proposals, and other matters
• Interface with the executive leadership team and investment committee for contract approvals based on communication of key contract terms and risks and mitigants
• Support legal operations by improving templates and processes for efficiency and compliance

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Multi-project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in the United States

Job description

Our client is seeking a Counsel to support its mission to develop, construct, and operate gigawatt-scale campuses that include power and digital assets. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver solar, energy storage, and digital grid-connected projects.

The ideal candidate has significant experience with complex commercial agreements for power generation projects, EPC contracts, and data center development, including major equipment procurement and project financing.