Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Counsel (EPC Counsel)

Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate EPC agreements, construction subcontracts, professional services agreements, procurement and supply agreements, O&M agreements, amendments, assignments, and other commercial contracts. Maintain and update standard contract templates. Construction, Procurement, and Project Support: Advise internal teams on contract interpretation, project delays, change orders, completion milestones, subcontractor and supplier performance, warranties, and other project-related issues. Contractual Risk Management: Identify and evaluate contractual risks involving indemnification, insurance, limitations of liability, payment, termination, liquidated damages, and available remedies. Develop practical recommendations consistent with company objectives. Regulatory and Compliance: Research and advise on applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship, licensing, permitting, tax-credit-related compliance, and other regulatory matters affecting solar projects. Commercial and Operational Agreements: Assist with O&M, asset management, and other commercial agreements supporting Solar Landscape's construction and operational activities. Claims and Disputes: Support contract-related claims, payment disputes, subcontractor defaults, insurance matters, and litigation, including legal research, document review, and coordination with outside counsel. Corporate and Transactional Support: Assist with contract assignments, consents, due diligence, and other transactional matters related to construction, procurement, and operations, as needed. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Procurement, Construction, Engineering, Development, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to identify legal issues, provide practical, business-oriented advice, and support efficient project execution. Legal Process Improvement: Contribute to developing standard negotiation positions, maintaining legal resources, and improving contract review and approval processes.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• 2+ years of relevant legal experience, with demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. Experience in construction, procurement, renewable energy, or an in-house legal department preferred.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to identify material risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Sound commercial judgment and an understanding of how contractual provisions impact project costs, schedules, and business operations.
• Ability to independently manage routine matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and recognize when issues require escalation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with legal and nonlegal stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with a collaborative approach, sound judgment, and an interest in taking ownership of matters and growing within the legal team.