Senior Counsel - Renewable Solar & Storage (Hybrid NYC)

Atlas NextWave; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave in New York City is seeking a Counsel / Senior Counsel to support its growing U.S. solar platform, focusing on utility-scale development through construction. You will work with senior stakeholders and an established international legal team.

You will draft, negotiate EPC agreements, advise on contractual risks, and assist with ITC eligibility and project financing as part of a collaborative legal function supporting development, commercial, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed in good standing with at least one U.S. State Bar.
• 8-10+ years of legal experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating EPC agreements.
• Familiarity with U.S. renewable energy tax credits, ITC requirements and safe harbor provisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across utility-scale solar projects from development through construction.
• Draft, develop and negotiate EPC agreements and other project contracts.
• Advise on contractual and commercial risks, warranties, indemnities and liability provisions.
• Advise on ITC eligibility and safe harbor requirements.

Skills

Strong commercial judgement

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) – U.S. law school

Job description

Atlas NextWave in New York City is seeking a Counsel / Senior Counsel to support its growing U.S. solar platform, focusing on utility-scale development through construction. You will work with senior stakeholders and an established international legal team.

You will draft, negotiate EPC agreements, advise on contractual risks, and assist with ITC eligibility and project financing as part of a collaborative legal function supporting development, commercial, and finance teams.