Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney in Dallas, TX

In-House

Dallas, TX

Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney in Dallas, TX

Attorney

7-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation: The Senior Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, supply agreements, and other commercial contracts to support the Project Execution team.
- Procurement Support: Provide legal support for procurement processes, vendor agreements, and supply chain management to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
- Dispute Resolution & Risk Management: Identify legal risks, propose solutions, and manage disputes related to construction, contract performance, and vendor relationships.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including project development, finance, engineering, and operations, to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Policy & Best Practices: Develop and implement internal policies, training materials, and best practices for contract management and procurement processes.
- External Counsel Management: Coordinate with outside counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.

Education and Experience Information:
- JD degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one state.
- At least seven years of experience in construction law, procurement, or infrastructure projects, preferably within the renewable energy sector.
- Familiarity with the IRA, PPAs, Interconnect Agreements, and laws governing renewable energy is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in contracts and documents relevant to the development, operation, acquisition, and financing of renewable energy projects, including balance of plant agreements, turbine supply agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, power purchase agreements, permits, estoppels, certificates, purchase orders, loan and security agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other relevant documentation.
- Strong commercial acumen, organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and anticipate issues.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility in work responsibilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product.
- Must be professional, personable, approachable, creative, and courteous.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands:
- Some travel may be required but is not anticipated with regularity.
- Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes.

Salary Information:
- Not provided in the text.

Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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