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Managing Counsel
Qcells Usa Corp.
Qcells USA Corp. is a leading provider of solar energy solutions, focusing on clean, sustainable power.
Legal counsel handling EPC contracts for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.
10d ago
$255,000 - $300,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Development
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
EPC
Project Development
Energy Storage Systems (ESS)
Utility‑scale solar
Sector Specialisms
Utility-Scale Solar
Energy Storage
Commercial & Industrial Energy Solutions
Government Energy Solutions
Renewable Energy
Solar Energy
Energy Management
Grid Services
Role
What you would be doing
legal counsel
contract drafting
document management
external counsel
cross‑functional collaboration
epc negotiation
Serve as a legal expert and primary legal counsel for all issues arising during the process of constructing turnkey utility scale solar power and battery energy storage projects;
Manages legal documentation and leads legal team's efforts to draft, update and maintain contractual templates, and improve legal team's internal file organization and document retention strategies;
Manages external counsel and coordinates with internal legal team members in delivery of legal services;
Provide general legal support to finance, development, construction and operations teams regarding issues in the construction and operation of renewables projects;
Advise business teams regarding issues that arise during construction, including change orders, notices required under EPC and procurement agreements (e.g., force majeure), potential disputes, and after construction, assistance with warranty claims;
Manages legal support staff and provide leadership, direction, guidance, and training to staff;
Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
Oversees internal administrative processes to ensure that the needs of the legal team and company as a whole are being met in a timely and professional manner; and
Influences cross-functional decision-making by collaborating with internal partners and leading multi-disciplinary teams to guide development of company policies and best practices;
Structure, draft, review and effectively negotiate EPC Agreements, both with developers/owners and subcontractors, service contracts, procurement contracts for equipment and materials, and other solar, solar plus battery energy storage, or standalone battery energy storage project construction related agreements;
What you bring
state bar
6+ years
epc
energy
commercial contracts
travel
Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
Strong background in commercial contracts
6+ years relevant experience
EPC experience required
Travel: up to 25% as needed
Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
Active Membership in at least one state bar
Top law firm training preferred
Experience in the energy industry required
Uses seasoned legal judgment to proactively identify and develop creative solutions to complex problems to help the company achieve its goals and priorities;
Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
Benefits
Regular professional, office business setting
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
applicants must already be authorized to work in the united states.
the company does not provide visa sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
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