Key skills
LeadershipCollaborationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Identifies and advises the company regarding legal risk arising from the activities of the organization.
- Provides advice and guidance to company management concerning regulatory compliance, policies, practices, procedures, and contractual terms and conditions on such matters.
- Assists in overseeing implementation of company standards regarding organizational activity.
- Manages legal department administrative staff and the activities of such, to ensure department objectives are met.
- Assists with ensuring that company practices, policies and procedures comply with all corporate regulatory requirements.
- Advises management on legal matters by providing advice on management and contractual issues, conducting research into special topics, and reviewing and advising on contractual or business agreements, as necessary.
- Researches and interprets statutes, laws, rules, decisions, ordinances and regulations in order to advise the corporation on the company’s rights and responsibilities.
- Assists in preparation of corporate policies and procedures by analyzing operations and administration to determine needs for changes or development of corporate policies and procedures.
- Assists in preparation of the department’s annual business plan, including facilitating participation of the other members of the department and bringing forth changes and improvements in departmental practices.
- Reviews, negotiates and edits owner contracts involving assigned owners in collaboration with operations leaders, and department leadership, if necessary.
- Advises operations personnel on contractual risks and negotiation strategies related to such contracts.
- Acts as agent of corporation for this and other transactions related to such projects.
Requirements
- A Juris Doctorate required.
- Admitted to the Bar.
- Minimum 3-8 years total experience required; including experience with general contract principles, contract and construction law, and commercial contracts.
- Litigation and employment law experience preferred.
- Experience in Renewables, Energy Parks or related technologies.
Benefits
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
- And more!