Senior Counsel, Construction - Renewables

Senior Counsel, Procurement & Construction
Renewable Energy | North America | Hybrid / Remote

A leading North American renewable energy developer, owner, and operator is seeking a Senior Counsel, Procurement & Construction to join its growing legal team. This is an opportunity to support some of the largest utility-scale renewable energy projects across the U.S. and Canada, partnering closely with construction, procurement, development, finance, and executive leadership teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience negotiating complex construction and procurement agreements for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, with renewable energy experience strongly preferred.

Location

Hybrid: San Diego, CA

Houston, TX

Minneapolis/St. Paul Area, MN

Toronto, ON

Montreal, QC

Candidates located outside of office locations may be considered for a fully remote arrangement.

Compensation
Base Salary (U.S.):

$154,800 – $258,100

Base Salary (Canada):

$144,700 – $241,100

Target annual bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement savings program with company match

Generous PTO and parental leave benefits

Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Position Summary
This attorney will lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and ongoing management of sophisticated commercial agreements supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, transmission, and related energy infrastructure projects. The role serves as a strategic advisor to business stakeholders and is responsible for managing legal risks throughout the construction, procurement, operations, and financing lifecycle of renewable energy assets.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Infrastructure Agreements

Lead negotiations and drafting for: EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) agreements

Balance of Plant (BoP) agreements

Early works and pre-construction services agreements

Transmission and substation construction agreements

Battery storage installation agreements

Change orders, amendments, guarantees, claims, and related project documentation

Procurement Agreements

Support major equipment procurement transactions involving: Solar modules

Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Wind turbines

Inverters and trackers

Transformers and electrical equipment

Long-lead manufacturing and supply agreements

Operations & Asset Management

Draft and negotiate: Long-term service agreements

Operations & maintenance agreements

Equipment service and maintenance contracts

Logistics, transportation, warehousing, and storage agreements

Software licensing and technology agreements

Strategic Legal Partnership

Advise construction and procurement teams throughout project execution

Support internal risk review and approval processes

Provide legal guidance on renewable energy regulatory and compliance matters

Assist with transaction due diligence for project financing, M&A, asset sales, and strategic transactions

Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks

Deliver legal training to business stakeholders

Manage outside counsel relationships

Identify process improvements and risk mitigation opportunities

Qualifications
Required

J.D., LL.B., or equivalent law degree

Active bar membership in a U.S. or Canadian jurisdiction

10+ years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience

Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

Experience managing external legal counsel

Strong business judgment and risk assessment capabilities

Preferred

Renewable energy industry experience

Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery storage, transmission, or other large infrastructure projects

Background combining both law firm and in-house experience

Familiarity with project finance, project development, construction, and procurement matters

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