Counsel - Dynamic Energy

$128,000 - $160,000/Yr

Pattern Energy Group

Full-time - Mid Level

Utilities

About the position

Dynamic Energy is seeking an attorney with 2-5 years of experience in construction or general contract law to serve as Counsel in the Legal Department. The role involves supporting the engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial solar photovoltaic projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and managing legal risks associated with these projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating procurement, labor, engineering, and materials contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Ensuring that subcontracts comply with and incorporate upstream customer contract requirements and company policies.
• Reviewing and revising contract templates to improve risk management and operational efficiency.
• Researching mechanic's lien laws in each jurisdiction where Dynamic Energy builds projects, modifying contract documents as necessary to comply with those laws, and ensuring all legally required notices are drafted, presented, and recorded.
• Assisting Dynamic Energy's construction professionals in interpreting and applying contractual documents.
• Assisting in managing and resolving disputes with Dynamic Energy's customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assisting in compiling, preparing and reviewing documents required for solar project financing.
• Other legal research and writing duties as assigned by the General Counsel or the Assistant General Counsel and Director of Construction Risk Management.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice, active and in good standing in any U.S. state.
• 2-5 years' experience in a law firm or in-house setting performing duties similar to the job duties listed above.
• Ability to work independently and creatively to identify risks and help colleagues formulate solutions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Family care benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and bonding leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Employee referral bonuses