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Contract Attorney – Solar & Energy

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Location

United States

Posted

5 hours ago

Salary

$140 - $160 / hour

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Contract Attorney – Solar & Energy

SMA America

• The Contract Attorney will independently provide interim legal support to SMA America's legal department during a planned leave of absence. • This position will provide legal analysis and advice, assess the legal consequences of business decisions, and monitor business transactions and projects for compliance and potential risks. • The Contract Attorney will focus primarily on procurement contracts in the solar and energy sector, OEM and white label agreements, distributor agreements, and antitrust matters arising from distributor relationships. • As an integral member of the procurement and contract management functions, this role will support the contract lifecycle from requests for proposals through contract execution, coordinating with all relevant internal functions and managing complex commercial contracts under the direction of the General Counsel.

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor required; active bar membership in good standing with applicable state bar association.
  • Licensed to practice law in relevant U.S. jurisdictions.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement contracts, preferably in the solar energy sector. Candidates with experience in technology OEM contracts or white label agreements representing the reseller or buyer will also be considered.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with distributor agreements in the energy sector, including antitrust experience arising from distributor relationships, preferably representing the seller.
  • Familiarity with antitrust law, particularly as it applies to distributor and reseller relationships, employment, tariffs, and bankruptcy laws.
  • Knowledge of energy and federal procurement regulations.
  • Understanding of the risks that arise in an EPC / infrastructure contracting environment.
  • In-house legal counsel experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible, part-time remote engagement: 20 -- 30 hours per week.
  • Engagement duration: 3 months minimum, up to 9 -- 10 months.
  • Fully remote position; U.S.-based candidates only.
  • Opportunity to work directly with an experienced General Counsel on high-impact commercial and energy sector legal matters.
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment at a leading global solar technology company.

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