Senior Procurement Counsel

The Senior Counsel for Procurement, EPC, and O&M will provide advice and counsel to management and project teams as Clearway positions itself to capture emerging opportunities in the Utility-Scale Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage segments of the energy industry. This hybrid position reports to the Assistant General Counsel and will be located in one of our office locations in San Diego, CA, Scottsdale, AZ, Houston, TX, Denver, CO, or San Francisco, CA.

Provide legal counsel and advice to clients on matters relating to engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance, including financed projects.

Draft and negotiate EPC Agreements, O&M Agreements, Turbine Supply Agreements, Module Supply Agreements, etc.

Provide counsel on legal issues identified by asset management, O&M, EPC, and procurement teams in connection with operating projects.

Supervise outside counsel as necessary.

Assist other attorneys or the General Counsel on additional projects as necessary.

Work closely with internal stakeholders, including development and project finance counsel, to facilitate continuous improvements to contracting processes and tools.

JD and a strong academic record from a prominent law school.

License to practice law.

A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department; Significant experience advising clients with respect to construction, procurement, and operation and maintenance matters, ideally involving utility-scale wind, solar, and/or battery projects.

Business acumen and excellent commercial judgment.

Communication skills (verbal and written) to include the ability to work independently, project management skills, ability to negotiate, ability to provide a high level of client service, and build consensus.

Solution-oriented, “get-to-yes” problem-solver with a proven ability to think creatively about responsibly managing risk in a dynamic environment.

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy, Inc. and our portfolio span approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to deliver superior performance. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a promoter of employment opportunities for Military & Veterans.

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. Office-based employees typically work together from our spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, learn, build community, and enjoy company-provided meals & events. Site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.

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