Construction Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina at SunEnergy1LLC

Position Summary

SunEnergy1 is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to support the company’s rapidly growing utility-scale solar, battery storage, and substation construction operations. This role will provide legal guidance across EPC contracting, construction disputes, procurement, project development, regulatory compliance, claims management, and risk mitigation related to renewable energy infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience representing owners, developers, EPC contractors, utilities, or large construction firms in complex infrastructure and energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & EPC Contracting

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage:
  • EPC agreements
  • Design-build contracts
  • Construction management agreements
  • Master service agreements
  • Equipment supply agreements
  • Subcontractor agreements
  • Procurement and vendor contracts
• Support contract negotiations with utilities, EPC contractors, developers, and major suppliers.
• Develop standardized contract templates and legal playbooks for construction operations.

Claims & Dispute Resolution

• Manage construction claims, delay claims, change orders, liquidated damages, warranty disputes, and payment disputes.
• Coordinate strategy for litigation, arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Work closely with project management teams to minimize legal exposure and preserve claims documentation.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Advise leadership on construction risk allocation and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Federal and state construction laws
  • Lien and bond requirements
  • OSHA and workplace safety regulations
  • Renewable energy permitting requirements
  • Utility interconnection obligations
• Review insurance provisions, bonding requirements, and indemnification structures.

Project & Operational Support

• Provide day-to-day legal guidance to:
  • Construction teams
  • Procurement teams
  • Project executives
  • Development teams
• Support substation and transmission-related construction matters.
• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, financing transactions, and project development activities.

Corporate & Strategic Support

• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Support executive leadership on strategic legal initiatives.
• Participate in contract strategy, procurement planning, and operational decision-making.

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 5+ years of construction law experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • Large-scale construction projects
  • EPC contracts
  • Infrastructure or energy projects
  • Contract negotiation and claims management
• Knowledge of renewable energy construction and utility infrastructure.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting:
  • Solar projects
  • Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
  • Substations or transmission infrastructure
  • Utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Background working for:
  • Renewable energy developers
  • Utilities
  • EPC contractors
  • Construction law firms
• Familiarity with FERC, NERC, and utility regulatory environments.

Key Competencies

• Construction contract expertise
• Strategic problem-solving
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Negotiation leadership
• Ability to operate in fast-paced construction environments
• Executive-level communication
• Strong business judgment