1-5 years of relevant experience in contract negotiation and corporate legal work
Strong drafting, negotiating, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and provide solutions
Effective time management and project management skills
Creative and adaptable thinker
Responsibilities
Negotiate, draft, and execute operations and maintenance agreements with vendors
Assist teams with contract negotiations for subcontractors and special projects
Manage internal risk and compliance related to governance and safety
Support operational and contract compliance programs
Review and analyze legal matters, including disputes and licensing requirements
Advise on risk allocation and mitigation strategies
Develop and implement best practices and processes within the legal department
Benefits
401(k)/Roth with employer match
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance and AD&D insurance options
Legal insurance and identity theft protection
Pet insurance available
Employee assistance program
Generous paid time off and sick leave
Parental and extended leave options
Paid holidays
Opportunities for career advancement
Training and development programs
Performance bonuses
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Work alongside General Counsel in negotiating, drafting, and executing operations and maintenance agreements and master services agreements with vendors, suppliers, and consultants
Assist engineering, procurement, and field teams as needed with respect to operations and maintenance related contract negotiations for subcontractors and special projects
Assist in managing internal risk and compliance, including corporate governance, insurance, safety, and human resources
Support operational and contract compliance programs
Support relating to any and all legal matters and questions presented to the legal team, such as reviewing and analyzing disputes, contractor licensing requirements, due diligence requests, assisting with RFPs, IT matters, etc.
Assist in identifying, managing, and advising business clients and executive management on risk allocation and mitigation
Contribute to creating, developing, and implementing processes, procedures, best practices, systems, and controls within the legal department, and more broadly within the business, and recommend improvements to those already existing
Stay current with events and developments affecting the renewable energy industry, with particular emphasis on possible impacts to the business
Bring a positive, energetic, "can-do," problem solving attitude to the workplace
Qualifications:
JD from accredited law school
Current license to practice law in a U.S. state
1-5 years of relevant experience (e.g., contract negotiation, general commercial/transactional work, renewable energy experience, corporate legal)
Possess effective drafting, negotiating, and communication skills
Ability to work independently to research and answer questions, provide guidance, and formulate solutions as issues arise.
Possess problem solving, effective time management, project management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks, pivoting as needed when business needs change
Strong team player with eagerness to learn and take on new tasks
Creative, adaptable, and independent thinker
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day).
Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Benefits:
401(k)/Roth (with employer match)
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA, HSA, Dependent Care
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance (Group & Supplemental)
