EPC Attorney

DESRI • Greenwood Village, CO

8d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

DESRI is seeking a resourceful attorney to join its legal team and support the company’s growing portfolio of wind, solar, and energy storage projects and related equipment procurement activities. The role is part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team that values thoughtful problem-solving, attention to detail, creativity, and collaboration.

The attorney will draft and negotiate construction-related agreements and documents, including Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) agreements, pre-construction agreements, EPC contracts, and lien waivers. Working with Development, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance, the attorney will provide legal support aligned with project goals and serve as the primary legal contact for a defined set of projects.

The role also involves advising on legal and commercial issues arising during equipment procurement, including warranties, performance, delivery, supply-chain matters, tariffs, trade, changes in law, and regulatory issues. The attorney will help develop contractual protections for project equipment affected by tariffs, duties, import restrictions, trade measures, and other governmental actions, and will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to support project success and keep agreement negotiations aligned with project timelines.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Record of academic and professional achievement.
• At least five years of legal experience.
• Meticulous organization, strong communication skills, and ability to balance competing priorities in a constantly changing environment.
• In-depth understanding of construction contracting principles and practices, including experience with LNTP agreements, pre-construction agreements, lien waivers, and statutory construction provisions such as lien waivers and retainage.
• Familiarity with U.S. trade and supply-chain issues affecting renewable energy equipment, including tariffs and duties, import restrictions, trade remedies, executive orders and other governmental actions, and contractual allocation of risks arising from changes in law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly with solar projects, energy storage, equipment procurement, and other areas of construction.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements and familiarity with domestic content bonus credit requirements.
• Experience drafting and negotiating equipment supply agreements for renewable energy projects, including solar modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems, and other major project equipment.
• Experience evaluating the impact of Section 232 measures, antidumping and countervailing duties, and restrictions affecting foreign-produced bulk-power-system equipment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate LNTP agreements, pre-construction agreements, EPC contracts, lien waivers, and other construction-related documents for solar and energy storage projects.
• Work with Development, Construction, Project Management, Procurement, and Finance to provide legal support and align agreements with project goals.
• Advise on commercial and legal issues related to equipment procurement, including warranty, performance, delivery, supply-chain, tariff, trade, change-in-law, and regulatory matters.
• Structure contractual protections addressing tariffs, duties, import restrictions, trade measures, and other governmental actions affecting project equipment.
• Provide legal counsel on contract-related questions and issues as the primary point of contact for a defined set of projects.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to drive project success and facilitate communication across departments.
• Ensure agreements are negotiated in alignment with project timelines.

Benefits

• Variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire.
• Medical and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) contribution matching.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness reimbursement.
• Family building benefits.
• Charitable gift match program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree