Senior Counsel - EPC & Services

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world's net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Origis team,   regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:

Solve for Tomorrow.  A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That's how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.

Rise Together.  To succeed here, you'll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including   solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?

Perform at Peak.  We're seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?

Inspire & Grow.  The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.

Be Resilient.  The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.

Position Description

Origis Energy is seeking a midlevel attorney with 7+ years of experience in construction, procurement and O&M services for the solar and energy storage industry. The Senior Counsel, EPC & Services position will assist Origis in the preparation and negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), equipment supply, operations and maintenance, and related agreements.  This position will also support resolution of disputes related to such agreements from time to time.  

This position reports to the Managing Director Legal & General Counsel , is a regular, full-time position, and is eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Structuring, negotiating, reviewing, drafting, and revising term sheets, agreements, and related documents for EPC Agreements, various types of equipment supply agreements, and operations and maintenance agreements.
• Advising and supporting Origis' construction, procurement and services business teams to achieve business goals and ensure compliance with internal corporate, finance and policy matters.
• Drafting and reviewing change orders, lien waivers, estoppels and similar instruments.
• Help ensure procurement, construction and O&M services matters are executed on schedule to support project timelines, budgets and commercial operations.
• Monitor legal developments impacting procurement efforts, including with respect to trade and tariffs, executive orders, and tax credit matters such as Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) and prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, and advise the business with respect to the same.
• Providing summaries of deal terms, including identification of risk factors, to senior leadership and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating and overseeing work performed by outside counsel on a cost-effective basis.
• Assisting other members of the legal team as needed in a variety of transactions and other matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in renewable energy construction, equipment procurement, and operations and maintenance in a legal capacity.
• Broad cross-functional understanding of renewable energy industry and project finance.
• Prior in-house or law firm experience preferred, especially in renewable energy and infrastructure.
• Experience with various forms of dispute resolution, including litigation, arbitration and mediation.
• Experience identifying legal issues and balancing against business risks in support of overall company goals.
• Experience effectively collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Record of completing assigned tasks on time while communicating frequently and appropriately with supervisors to ensure alignment.
• Strong communication skills across company functions.
• JD and current member in good standing of at least one state bar.

Key Attributes for Success

• Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate across legal, finance, and executive teams.
• Background and familiarity with solar, renewables and energy storage space.
• Experience negotiating, reviewing, drafting, and revising commercial agreements under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Recognized strong team player, taking the initiative supporting others, as necessary and appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail, as well as organizational and multitasking skills.

Location In-office in Austin, TX or White Plains, NY preferred; will consider strongly qualified remote candidates

Travel    Occasional (< 10%) travel required as necessary

Job Level    Manager – no direct reports

The expected starting pay range for this role is outlined below, in addition to a competitive annual bonus and benefits, 401K, etc. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges provided as our individual pay is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, education & certifications, as well as performance. 

New York Pay Range

$180,000—$240,000 USD

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

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