Description:
Job Description Summary:The Corporate Attorney will assist generally in the management of the legal affairs of the Company and provide advice concerning the legal rights and obligations of the Company, with an aim to reduce or eliminate legal risk to the Company. Significant areas of focus will include assisting the Company's procurement and operations groups, and reviewing and negotiating various types of construction-related contracts with a focus on renewable energy.
Job Description:
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
- Advise management concerning business transactions involving clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Draft and/or oversee the development and implementation of complex construction contracts and assist in contract negotiations with all Company business partners.
- Represent the Company in meetings, calls and transactions with outside and opposing counsel.
- Advise the Company concerning claims and disputes with subcontractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
- Participate in the resolution of highly complex or sensitive legal issues.
- Manage and control outside legal counsel and consultants.
- Conduct research and interpret laws, rulings and regulations for implications and applicability to Company matters, focused on renewable energy and construction-related items.
- Conduct training classes for Company personnel, as needed.
- Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.
Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:
- J.D. in Law, Membership in a Bar Association.
- Minimum of 7 years' experience as an attorney with emphasis on construction, procurement, renewable energy (ideally utility scale solar), and general business law.
- Working knowledge of construction and procurement methodology and contract law.
- Superior analytical skills, problem-solving and negotiating skills, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership and management ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.