Corporate Counsel, Supply Chain & EPC

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

7d•$150,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cypress Creek Energy is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. Cypress Creek is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel, Supply Chain & EPC to join legal team. This individual will be responsible for leading the Company’s procurement and EPC contracting efforts from a legal perspective. The position will report directly to the Senior Counsel for EPC and Supply Chain. The candidate is expected to work out of one of the Company’s offices in Durham, NC, Santa Monica, San Francisco, CA, NYC, DC, Chicago, IL but applicants with significant experience and exceptional recommendations can be considered for remote work arrangements.

Requirements

J.D. from accredited law school and current license to practice.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department.
Significant experience in procurement and EPC contracting.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and business-oriented approach to resolving legal issues.
Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to analyze complex issues and advise internal business partners appropriately.
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy.

Responsibilities

Review, drafting and negotiation of supply agreements, services agreements, EPC agreements, purchase orders and other contracts and documentation needed to support the Company’s Supply Chain and EPC groups.
Work with the Supply Chain and EPCM teams to develop best-in-class contract templates and procurement processes.
Support due diligence review and inquiries in finance, corporate and M&A transactions in the areas of procurement, supply chain and EPCM contracting.
Support the Company’s Finance and M&A teams in reviewing and providing input on procurement, supply chain and EPC aspects of financing and M&A transactions.
Provide advice and counsel to internal team members to proactively address and resolve potential disputes with contractors, suppliers and other procurement-related counterparties.
Lead the preparation and review of Company correspondence with contract counterparties in dispute situations.
Manage outside legal counsel, as needed, to facilitate the Company’s Supply Chain and EPCM contracting efforts.
Collaborate regularly with other members of the Legal team to help solve procurement-related issues in their transactions and contracts.
Support general contract review including software agreements, master services agreements, and NDAs.