Corporate Attorney

Job Description

The Corporate Attorney will assist generally in the management of the legal affairs of the Company and provide advice concerning the legal rights and obligations of the Company, with an aim to reduce or eliminate legal risk to the Company. Significant areas of focus will include assisting the Company's procurement and operations groups, and reviewing and negotiating various types of construction-related contracts with a focus on renewable energy.

This role is based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Advise management concerning business transactions involving clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Draft and/or oversee the development and implementation of complex construction contracts and assist in contract negotiations with all Company business partners.
• Represent the Company in meetings, calls and transactions with outside and opposing counsel.
• Advise the Company concerning claims and disputes with subcontractors, suppliers, and other business partners.
• Participate in the resolution of highly complex or sensitive legal issues.
• Manage and control outside legal counsel and consultants.
• Conduct research and interpret laws, rulings and regulations for implications and applicability to Company matters, focused on renewable energy and construction-related items.
• Conduct training classes for Company personnel, as needed.
• Complete other responsibilities, as assigned.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• J.D. in Law, Membership in a Bar Association.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as an attorney with emphasis on construction, procurement, renewable energy (ideally utility scale solar), and general business law.
• Working knowledge of construction and procurement methodology and contract law.
• Superior analytical skills, problem-solving and negotiating skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and management ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $148,252.00 - $185,315.00

Pay Rate Type: Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.