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Senior Counsel, Commercial & Construction

new york, NY

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Job description

Our Legal team is looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Senior Counsel, Commercial & Construction to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, construction agreements, procurement agreements, vendor agreements, and other legal documents related to construction and energy projects.

Collaborate with Project Development teams developing new offerings and revenue strategies (e.g. electric vehicle charging programs) to structure contracts and incentives.

Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, contract interpretation, ongoing relationship and contracts management, and dispute resolution strategies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and advisors, including construction, engineering, supply chain, project finance, insurance, EHS and compliance, to align contractual terms with business objectives, risk management and operational needs.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including environmental and labor regulations.

Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to streamline contract management processes.

Manage relationships with external counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.

Stay updated on industry trends and emerging legal issues impacting the renewable energy sector.

Support litigation matters, including those related to commercial contracts and other areas

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.

Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Law degree from an accredited law school; Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with eligibility and willingness to become admitted to practice in New York.

7+ years of substantial relevant experience within a law firm, growing startup and/or in-house legal department including the support of commercial operations, construction relationships, supply chain agreements, project development, project operations, and commercial operations teams.

Experience working specifically on renewable energy, community-scale energy and/or energy storage projects preferred but not required.

Strong track record of reviewing, revising, drafting and negotiating contracts, including NDAs, EPC/design-bid-build commercial contracts, consulting agreements, development agreements, supply agreements, and power purchase or energy services agreements.

Collaborative, curious, and a strong communicator of legal advice.

Hardworking, responsive and adaptable to what the situation dictates, including possessing the diligence to advance matters independently, combined with the strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.

Experience managing and documenting complex transactions.

The ability to identify and implement practical solutions to complex business and legal problems.

Prior litigation experience preferred.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

5% employer match on your 401k retirement account

20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays

12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary care giver within the first year of birth or adoption

Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend

16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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