Senior Counsel, EPC & Operations

About This Opportunity

We are representing a well-capitalized renewable energy developer in their search for a Senior Counsel, EPC & Operations. Our client is a portfolio company backed by institutional investment, developing and operating utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects across North America. This is a remote position based in the United States.

As Senior Counsel, you will work directly with senior legal leadership on complex procurement, construction, and operations matters during a period of significant portfolio expansion. This role offers the opportunity to shape contracting strategy and legal processes for a growing clean energy platform.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate equipment supply agreements, EPC contracts, long-term service agreements, and balance of plant O&M contracts
• Collaborate with internal commercial, technical, and asset management teams as well as external counsel on transaction execution
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions and construction-phase legal matters
• Support project execution and operations teams throughout the development, construction, and operational lifecycle
• Interface directly with suppliers, contractors, operators, and other counterparties during negotiations
• Handle contract disputes, change orders, and compliance matters that arise during construction and operations
• Oversee and coordinate external counsel across various legal workstreams
• Identify material risks and present solutions clearly to executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Optimize contract templates and legal processes for efficiency, compliance, and best practices

What We're Looking For

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar licensure in at least one US jurisdiction
• 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience with demonstrated work in utility-scale battery energy storage procurement, construction, and operations
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions and competing priorities simultaneously
• Self-starter who takes ownership of deals and drives them to timely completion
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

How We Work With You

Interested candidates should apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening and coordinate with you throughout the process. Once we determine mutual fit, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client organization directly, as all applications must come through our recruiting process.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive base salary, performance-based annual bonus, comprehensive health/dental/vision benefits, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and additional wellness benefits. Specific pay details will be discussed during the screening process.

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