Senior Counsel - Renewable Energy & Project Development

leewardenergy; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy seeks a highly experienced Senior Counsel to guide complex real estate, permitting, EPC contracting, and project financing matters across our U.S. development pipeline.

The role requires deep expertise in construction, real estate, and renewable energy transactions, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams from development through operations. This in-office role in Texas requires at least three days on site per week with hybrid

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal experience in construction, real estate, or renewable energy transactions with strong contract negotiation and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently lead complex transactions and advise business leaders on legal and commercial risk.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy for real estate and permitting across the development timeline, including site acquisition, leases, easements, title and survey review, land use, and environmental considerations.
• Lead negotiation and risk allocation for EPC contracts, supply agreements, and other major commercial arrangements.
• Provide legal support for procurement, vendor agreements, and supply chain to ensure compliance with policies.
• Identify legal risks, propose solutions, and manage disputes related to construction, contract performance, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with project development, finance, engineering, and operations teams to support efficient project delivery.
• Mentor less experienced attorneys, paralegals, and business stakeholders on legal issues.

Skills

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission

Real estate law

Renewable energy transactions

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Communication

MS Word & Excel

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy seeks a highly experienced Senior Counsel to guide complex real estate, permitting, EPC contracting, and project financing matters across our U.S. development pipeline.

The role requires deep expertise in construction, real estate, and renewable energy transactions, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams from development through operations. This in-office role in Texas requires at least three days on site per week with hybrid