Project Legal Counsel, Contract Management

CIP Terra Technologies • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Legal Counsel provides end-to-end legal support for renewable energy projects and corporate activities, with an emphasis on project development, construction, transactions, and contract management. The position supports projects throughout their development, construction, operation, and divestment phases, and handles complex project contracts, negotiations, claims management, and related legal matters in an international project setting.

The role is based in Chicago, with travel as required, and is part of a growing team delivering large-scale projects across diverse technologies globally. The Project Legal Counsel reports directly to the Contract Director.

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Attorney-at-Law, or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience, gained in-house or in private practice.
• Demonstrated experience in renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience with FIDIC contracts, EPC contracts, supply agreements, service/O&M agreements, and NDAs.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial and project contracts.
• Experience in claims handling and contract management.
• Close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in renewable energy or infrastructure projects in an international context is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, including development, construction, operation, and divestment.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer project documentation, including EPC contracts, supply agreements, service and O&M agreements, and related side agreements.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs, MoUs, framework agreements, and commercial contracts with suppliers, contractors, and project partners.
• Manage and support contract negotiations using a pragmatic, risk-based, and commercially oriented approach.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual structures, risk allocation, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage ongoing contract interpretation and enforcement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, joint ventures, acquisitions, disposals, and portfolio transactions in the renewable energy sector.
• Handle claims and contract management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed