Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Counsel (EPC Counsel)

Solar Landscape•New York, NY

About The Position

Solar Landscape is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented EPC Counsel to join its legal team and support commercial contracts and legal matters related to development, construction, procurement, and operation of commercial solar and energy storage projects. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on project-related legal and compliance matters, and collaborating with internal teams to advance project execution and business objectives. The attorney will independently manage routine legal matters while gaining exposure to complex transactions, negotiations, and strategic legal issues. Solar Landscape develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed energy projects, working with commercial real estate owners. The position is part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for responsibility, career growth, and professional development. The company offers flexible remote/hybrid work options and offices in multiple cities.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
At least 2 years of relevant legal experience, with demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, including the ability to identify material risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
Sound commercial judgment and understanding of how contractual provisions affect project costs, schedules, and business operations.
Ability to independently manage routine matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and recognize when issues require escalation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with legal and nonlegal stakeholders.
Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with a collaborative approach, sound judgment, and an interest in taking ownership of matters and growing within the legal team.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, procurement, renewable energy, or an in-house legal department.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate EPC agreements, construction subcontracts, professional services agreements, procurement and supply agreements, O&M agreements, amendments, assignments, and other commercial contracts.
Maintain and update standard contract templates.
Advise internal teams on contract interpretation, project delays, change orders, completion milestones, subcontractor and supplier performance, warranties, and other project-related issues.
Identify and evaluate contractual risks involving indemnification, insurance, limitations of liability, payment, termination, liquidated damages, and available remedies; develop practical recommendations aligned with company objectives.
Research and advise on federal, state, and local requirements, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship, licensing, permitting, tax-credit-related compliance, and other regulatory matters affecting solar projects.
Assist with O&M, asset management, and other commercial agreements supporting construction and operational activities.
Support contract-related claims, payment disputes, subcontractor defaults, insurance matters, and litigation, including legal research, document review, and coordination with outside counsel.
Assist with contract assignments, consents, due diligence, and other transactional matters related to construction, procurement, and operations as needed.
Partner with Procurement, Construction, Engineering, Development, Operations, Finance, and other teams to identify legal issues, provide practical business-oriented advice, and support efficient project execution.
Contribute to developing standard negotiation positions, maintaining legal resources, and improving contract review and approval processes.