Associate General Counsel, Director (Construction) supports the company's legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes construction, project development, energy procurement and utilities. The position provides support to the company's development operations and other business units. Experience with large scale construction and/or power projects is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned- Oversee legal aspects of the company's construction and procurement contracting terms and process; work with the company's Development team in negotiating and managing construction contracts
- Oversee legal aspects of the company's energy / utilities procurement program (including renewables); work with the company's Development team to secure power and utilities to the company's projects
- Advise on regulatory matters regarding energy and utilities
- Advise on regulatory, health and environmental matters regarding development projects
- Negotiate and work with the company's contractors and utility providers
- Negotiate and structure project-related documents, including vendor / supply agreements, O&M agreements, offtake agreements and other similar agreements
- Support project financing transactions
- Assisting with a variety of other legal matters such as regulatory matters, permitting, environmental, due diligence and real estate, as well as various other transactional matters and agreements as needed
- Working with and managing outside counsel, partners, customers, counterparties and other third parties, as needed
- Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as may be assigned by the General Counsel
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
- Admission to the Bar of a U.S. state or the District of Columbia
- Seven or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in the area of design, engineering, and construction contracting (representing owners and developers)
- Legal experience with, or willingness to learn, regulations and contracting for energy and utilities procurement and/or power or power-related projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting that requires a highly accurate and timely work product
- Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to change
- Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Enterprising and entrepreneurial
- Able to take initiative with no direction
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Box, Workday, DocuSign
- Excellent analytical, time-management, judgment and decision-making skills
- Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude
- Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities and demands on time
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Able to effectively manage complicated legal and business issues
- Ability to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers
TOTAL REWARDS- This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
- This position is Bonus eligible.
- This job may be eligible for equity.
