Senior Counsel, Procurement and Construction

Senior Counsel – Procurement & Construction

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we now have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

We are seeking an experienced renewable energy procurement and construction attorney to be part of our team. The Senior Counsel will primarily support battery and solar equipment procurement, long-term service agreements (LTSAs), and the execution of utility-scale standalone energy storage and solar-plus-storage projects during a period of rapid company growth. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supporting the procurement and construction of renewable and/or energy storage projects.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee complex legal services for the equipment supply, construction and operation of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects;
• Serve as legal lead on procurement, construction and operations matters and directly assist other departments as needed;
• Work closely with internal commercial and technical stakeholders in crafting equipment supply, EPC and related services contracting structures and terms tailored for project opportunities;
• Interface and negotiate directly with suppliers, EPCs, operators, and other counterparties as needed;
• Enhance internal transaction processes and contract templates for efficiency and compliance;
• Facilitate legal support for cross-functional teams;
• Oversee and manage external counsel in a wide range of matters;
• Identify and succinctly communicate material risks and proposed solutions to Aypa’s General Counsel and other executives and team leads;
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar licensure in at least one US jurisdiction
• 5+ years of post-qualification experience, with demonstrated experience in procurement and construction in the renewable energy or energy storage industry
• Combination of law firm and independent power producer (IPP) experience preferred
• Expertise in EPC and supply matters, including engineering, procurement and construction agreements, O&M and long-term service agreements, equipment procurement, supply agreements and purchase orders, and safe harboring
• Expertise in project construction and operation matters, including health & safety, quality control, change orders and force majeure claims
• Additional experience supporting FERC, NERC and other regulatory compliance preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience.

Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.

Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits.

Location: Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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