Project Development & Operations Attorney

Major, Lindsey & Africas client has an immediate need for a Project Development & Operations Attorney
Overview: Our client seeks a skilled Project Development & Operations attorney specializing in renewable energy for a six+ month assignment.
Company: Our client is a well-respected renewable energy company
Experience: Successful candidates will have at least 8+ years of relevant experience
Location: Remote
Job Sumary: Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Project Development & Operations Attorney to support its legal team during a period of growth and transition. This role will provide hands-on legal support across the full lifecycle of utility scale renewable energy projects, including development, construction, and ongoing operations.
Core Responsibilities:
Project Development & EPC Contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate key development and construction agreements, including:
  • EPC agreements
  • Balance of Plant (BOP) contracts
  • Equipment supply and long-term service agreements (LTSAs)
  • Development services agreements and build-transfer agreements (BTAs)
• Support projects from early-stage development through construction and financial close

• Draft and negotiate:
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and offtake arrangements
  • Interconnection agreements and related project contracts
  • MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, and vendor/service agreements
• Provide support for high-volume contracting environments, including:
  • Trading-related agreements (EEIs, ISDAs, NAESBs) where applicable
• Advise commercial, origination, and procurement teams on contract strategy and risk

• Provide legal support for operational projects , including:
  • O&M agreements
  • Asset management, vendor, and service agreements, MSA, NDA, SOWs
  • Performance and warranty claims
  • Contract amendments and dispute resolution
• Advise on operational risk, compliance, and contractual performance issues
• Support internal teams in resolving day-to-day project and operational challenges

• J.D and active bar membership
• 8+ years of relevant experience

• Strong understanding of utility scale renewable energy project structures (wind, solar, storage).
• Ability to review complex project and corporate documents and identify key legal and commercial issues quickly.
• Experience in renewable energy is highly preferred but will consider any power experience
• Thrives in a fast-moving environment, is independent, resourceful and proactive, able to take an unfamiliar issue and resolve it using experience and judgement.

Job ID: 251312
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All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.
Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.