Description

Title: Managing Counsel
Department: Legal
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Assistant General Counsel
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Sta tus : Hybrid

SUMMARY

Seeking a Managing Counsel to support the EPC team with the entire contract cycle for the construction of turnkey solar, solar plus battery energy storage, and standalone battery energy storage projects. These needs include reviewing, drafting, and effectively negotiating EPC Agreements, both with developers/owners and subcontractors, service contracts, procurement contracts for equipment and materials, and other construction-related agreements. The Managing Counsel will also support the General Counsel in the development and implementation of Company legal strategies and protecting the organization's legal interest and maintain its operations within the scope established by law. This p osition reports to the Assistant General Counsel , or anothe r manageme nt personnel that the CEO of the Company ma y designa te . This position is hybrid, based out of our Houston, TX office, requiring up to 4 days per week in the office. Stan dard w orking hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time . This position is expected to trav el up to 25 % .

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a legal expert and primary legal counsel for all issues arising during the process of constructing turnkey utility scale solar power and battery energy storage projects;
• Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate EPC Agreements, both with developers/owners and subcontractors, service contracts, procurement contracts for equipment and materials, and other solar, solar plus battery energy storage, or standalone battery energy storage project construction related agreements;
• Provide general legal support to finance, development, construction and operations teams regarding issues in the construction and operation of renewables projects;
• Advise business teams regarding issues that arise during construction, including change orders, notices required under EPC and procurement agreements (e.g., force majeure), potential disputes, and after construction, assistance with warranty claims;
• Influences cross-functional decision-making by collaborating with internal partners and leading multi-disciplinary teams to guide development of company policies and best practices;
• Uses seasoned legal judgment to proactively identify and develop creative solutions to complex problems to help the company achieve its goals and priorities;
• Manages external counsel and coordinates with internal legal team members in delivery of legal services;
• Manages legal support staff and provide leadership, direction, guidance, and training to staff;
• Oversees internal administrative processes to ensure that the needs of the legal team and company as a whole are being met in a timely and professional manner; and
• Manages legal documentation and leads legal team's efforts to draft, update and maintain contractual templates, and improve legal team's internal file organization and document retention strategies;
• Assist with mobilization logistics including per diem, project assignments, and logistics
• Regular attendance , in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment , is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects , as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years relevant experience
• Strong background in commercial contracts
• EPC experience required
• Experience in the energy industry required
• Active Membership in at least one state bar

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Top law firm training preferred

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 25 % as nee ded

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.