Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Counsel (EPC Counsel)

Solar Landscape is seeking an EPC Counsel to support commercial contracts and legal matters related to developing, constructing, procuring, and operating commercial solar and energy storage projects. The role drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements, advises on project-related legal and compliance matters, and partners with internal teams to support project execution and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 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
• 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
• Experience in construction, procurement, renewable energy, or an in-house legal department preferred