Attorney - Renewable Energy

Climate17 is proud to partner with a growing international renewable energy developer focused on delivering utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across global markets. With an established track record and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, our client is expanding its US business and seeking talented professionals who want to play a key role in advancing the clean energy transition. This is an opportunity to join a highly agile team where individuals are empowered to make a direct impact across the full project lifecycle.

• Position: Attorney
• Location: Charlotte, NC (remote considered)

Your Opportunity
As an Attorney, you will serve as a key legal advisor supporting both project development and construction activities across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. This role requires strong expertise in EPC contract drafting and negotiation, alongside a commercial mindset and practical approach to risk management. Working closely with development, construction, finance, and executive teams, you will provide strategic legal guidance that enables projects to progress efficiently from origination through construction and operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate EPC contracts, supply agreements, subcontracts, and construction-related documentation
• Advise development and construction teams on contractual obligations, risk allocation, and project execution matters
• Support procurement strategies, change order negotiations, delay claims, and performance guarantee discussions
• Review and negotiate project agreements including interconnection, land, and development-related contracts
• Provide guidance on clean energy tax incentives including ITC, PTC, domestic content, prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and FEOC requirements
• Collaborate with finance teams, external counsel, and commercial stakeholders on project transactions and regulatory matters
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the renewable energy sector and support continuous improvement of legal processes and contract templates
  
  

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 5-7 years of legal experience within the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on solar
• Demonstrated expertise drafting and negotiating EPC contracts for renewable energy projects
• Experience supporting both project development and construction activities from a legal perspective
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal clean energy tax incentives and related compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business advice
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Spanish language skills are advantageous but not required
  
  

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.