Pine Gate Renewables is a leading renewable energy company focused on project development and strategic financing of solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The company’s Pine Gate Impact initiative contributes to multiple non-profit organizations aimed at improving the environment and local communities. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, Pine Gate Renewables made the Inc. 5000 list in 2021, placing at #37 and named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2021. Pine Gate Renewables works every day to achieve its mission to “Get Solar Done.” For more information, visit pinegaterenewables.com.
Pine Gate Renewables (PGR) is looking for an experienced and commercially minded energy construction attorney to join our legal team as a Senior EPC Counsel. Members of our legal team are true business partners providing the legal expertise needed to develop, finance, build and operate large-scale solar and storage projects throughout the United States. This position will report to the [Assistant] General Counsel and will ideally be based in North Carolina (working out of our Asheville, Charlotte or Triangle offices). Remote candidates will also be considered.
What You’ll Do
- Negotiate, manage, and enforce EPC contracts, operations and maintenance contracts, subcontracts and related agreements.
- Collaborate with PGR development and finance teams during development and financing of projects.
- Proactively manage risk across the PGR construction portfolio, guiding construction management teams in risk mitigation techniques and drafting notices and solving dynamic issues in real time.
- Manage outside counsel to ensure high value and efficient representation.
- Train construction and operational teams to understand, implement and enforce contractual requirements.
- Advise and assist with construction and contractual claims and disputes with general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers including ensuring compliance with mechanics lien and bonding requirements.
- Control the flow down of key provisions in financing and EPC agreements into procurement agreements and subcontracts.
- Assist project teams to ensure appropriate subcontracting requirements are met and issues are resolved.
Must-Haves
- 3+ years of EPC experience in the energy industry, preferably in solar or renewable energy.
- Substantial transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house at an energy or construction company.
- A positive attitude that embraces PGR’s core values of Collaboration, Ownership, Grit and Creativity.
- Demonstrated success in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating utility-scale solar and storage construction and operation contracts.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to dispassionately manage conflict and mitigate risk.
- Experience with renewable energy project finance transactions.
Education and Certifications
- J.D. from accredited US law school.
- Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
Working Environment and Physical Demand
- Fast paced environment requiring ability to simultaneously balance many assignments.
- Ability to work independently and raise issues and propose solutions for the broader team.
- Preferred location NC.
- Some travel may be required.
Pine Gate Renewables believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training, and development, giving back to the community, remote work options, dog-friendly offices, and much more. Pine Gate Renewables is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Pine Gate Renewables does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
