Senior Counsel, Engineering, Procurement and Construction

Your Job

Koch Commercial has a Senior Counsel opening on their team! This is a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to the Koch Engineering Services (KES) businesses, primarily to DEPCOM Power, a Scottsdale, Arizona based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) business that constructs utility-scale solar generation and battery storage projects throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The role will involve a range of legal matters related to EPC contracts and the day-to-day operations of DEPCOM. From time to time this role will also support other Koch businesses where the primary commercial activity involves EPC contracts.    This role is eligible to sit in Wichita, KS or Chicago with travel needed to Scottsdale, AZ.

Our Team

The Senior Counsel will report to a member of the Koch Commercial legal team and will be based at the headquarters in Wichita, Kansas or select other locations where appropriate - relocation assistance offered!

This role is part of the Koch Commercial legal team that provides legal support for all Koch companies and various capabilities leveraging a global team of experienced legal professionals. Koch Commercial strives to be a preferred partner by focusing on operating and collaborating as a one united Koch team to advance the application of comparative advantage throughout the legal capability and to connect people throughout the enterprise. Koch Commercial works to demonstrate that it can provide profitable legal support to produce desired business outcomes through application of the Koch Risk Philosophy and economic thinking, leveraging technology, and by creatively challenging the status quo through transformation and optimization of processes.

What You Will Do

• Strategic partner and legal advisor on a broad range of legal matters related to EPC contracts, operations, and procurement, including the drafting, negotiation, implementation and enforcement of commercial agreements
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business needs and keep abreast of relevant laws and industry standards affecting the utility scale solar and battery storage industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and manage legal risks associated with construction projects, operations, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution.
• Represent the company in negotiations and disputes related to EPC projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to laws and industry best practices.
• Manage external counsel and legal budgets effectively.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal compliance and risk management matters.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the bar in relevant jurisdiction is required.
• Experience practicing law, with a focus on EPC negotiations and drafting.
• Experience with federal and state laws and regulations governing construction (i.e., lien laws) procurement (tariffs and duties).
• Experience analyzing complex legal issues, providing practical advice, and developing creative solutions.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing external counsel.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on renewable energy development EPC transactions, preferably in utility scale or other solar construction or battery storage projects.
• Experience with EPC contracts.
• Experience with project implementation support and the commercial issues that arise on construction projects, such as warranty issues, liens, force majeure and the variety of reasons for changes in scope or schedule.
• Previous in-house experience.
• Good at problem solving and developing relationships and communicating with leadership.
• Being open to a challenge culture.

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