Counsel

Arevon•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arevon is a U.S. energy leader committed to powering America with affordable, reliable, and secure homegrown energy. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and with a regional office in New York City, the company’s experienced and dedicated team develops, finances, builds, owns, and operates renewable energy projects nationwide. With a strong track record in utility-scale solar and energy storage, Arevon is a trusted partner to utilities and businesses seeking cost-effective, sustainable energy solutions. By prioritizing American manufacturing and domestic energy production, the company invests in U.S. jobs, strengthens local economies, and advances the country’s energy independence. Arevon is recruiting for the position of Counsel, an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking an exciting, high-growth work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. Arevon is looking for a transactional attorney with experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, such as engineering, procurement, and construction agreements and capital equipment supply agreements; strong attention to detail; an appetite for a fast-paced environment; commercial awareness; and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel, and will ideally be based in Scottsdale, Arizona (with a hybrid in-office policy), but remote candidates will also be considered (other than residents of California or New York).

Requirements

Juris doctor from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction.
A minimum of two years of legal experience is required.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts such as engineering, procurement, and construction agreements, capital equipment procurement agreements, or power purchase agreements.
Demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and an ability to fulfill leadership responsibilities assigned; an ownership approach to projects and tasks is critical.
Strong understanding of the laws in areas of expertise and proficient in their interpretation and application.
Experience managing commercial disputes.
Possess effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Must be able to handle heavy workload, critical time constraints, multiple project responsibilities and continually changing priorities.
Some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of legal experience.
Experience in renewable energy industry.
Direct experience drafting and negotiating engineering, procurement, and construction agreements.
Located in, or willing to relocate to, the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and manage: Engineering, procurement and construction agreements
Equipment supply and other procurement-related agreements
Operations and maintenance agreements
Master services agreements, and other services agreements in connection with the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy power plants
Non-disclosure agreements
Advise management on business transactions involving customers, contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Proactively manage both upstream and downstream risk across multiple contracts and projects.
Assist and/or represent the company in contract negotiations with all business partners.
Advise the company on claims and disputes with subcontractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
Participate in the resolution of complex and sensitive legal issues.
Manage outside legal counsel and consultants.
Conduct training classes for company personnel, as needed.
Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.