Description:
Your JobAn American Multinational Corporation has a Senior Counsel opening on their team! This is a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to the An American Multinational Corporation Engineering Services (KES) businesses, primarily to DEPCOM Power, a Scottsdale, Arizona based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) business that constructs utility-scale solar generation and battery storage projects throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The role will involve a range of legal matters related to EPC contracts and the day-to-day operations of DEPCOM. From time to time this role will also support other An American Multinational Corporation businesses where the primary commercial activity involves EPC contracts. This role is part of the An American Multinational Corporation Commercial legal team that provides legal support for all An American Multinational Corporation companies and various capabilities leveraging a global team of experienced legal professionals. An American Multinational Corporation Commercial strives to be a preferred partner by focusing on operating and collaborating as a one united An American Multinational Corporation team to advance the application of comparative advantage throughout the legal capability and to connect people throughout the enterprise. An American Multinational Corporation Commercial works to demonstrate that it can provide profitable legal support to produce desired business outcomes through application of the An American Multinational Corporation Risk Philosophy and economic thinking, leveraging technology, and by creatively challenging the status quo through transformation and optimization of processes.
Our Team:
The Senior Counsel will report to a member of the An American Multinational Corporation Commercial legal team and will be based at the headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Lisle, Illinois, Plano, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, or select other locations where appropriate - relocation assistance offered!
What you will do:
- Strategic partner and legal advisor on a broad range of legal matters related to EPC contracts, operations, and procurement, including the drafting, negotiation, implementation and enforcement of commercial agreements
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support business needs and keep abreast of relevant laws and industry standards affecting the utility scale solar and battery storage industry.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage legal risks associated with construction projects, business operations, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution.
- Represent the company in negotiations and disputes related to EPC projects.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to laws and industry best practices.
- Manage external counsel and legal budgets effectively.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal compliance and risk management matters.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to a bar in good standing.
- Knowledge of project implementation and commercial issues (warranty, liens, force majeure, scope/schedule changes)
- Strong problem-solving, relationship-building, and leadership communication skills
- Experience analyzing complex legal issues, providing practical advice, and developing creative solutions.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external counsel
What Will Put You Ahead:
- Minimum of 5 years of legal practice
- Legal experience in engineering, procurement, and construction in energy spaces, including representing contractors/subcontractors
- Experience practicing law, with experience drafting and negotiating contracts relating to construction projects.
- Experience with laws and regulations applicable to construction (i.e., lien laws) and procurement (tariffs and duties).
- Previous in-house experience
