EPC Attorney

Blue Ridge Power is a full-service EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) company for solar projects across the United States, offering integrated engineering, a qualified professional labor force, and an expansive fleet of equipment to serve the needs of our clients. Headquartered in Asheville, NC, with offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Lexington, SC. Blue Ridge Power has installed 8 GW of solar infrastructure throughout the country and employs about 700 team members. Learn more at blueridgepower.com.

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking an experienced and commercially minded renewable energy construction attorney to join our Legal team as an EPC Attorney. Members of our Legal team are true business partners providing the legal expertise needed to build grid-scale solar and storage projects throughout the United States. The EPC Attorney will provide legal and transactional support to all phases of our business, including contracting, pre-construction, execution, and dispute resolution.

This position can be remote and will report to the Deputy General Counsel.

What You'll Do:

• Draft, negotiate, and manage EPC agreements, subcontracts, procurement agreements, NDAs, and related agreements.


• Assist business and project management teams in managing all aspects of utility-scale solar and storage projects.


• Proactively manage risk across the construction portfolio, guiding construction teams in risk mitigation techniques, drafting notices, and solving dynamic issues in real-time.


• Train project teams to understand, implement, and enforce contractual requirements.


• Advise and assist with construction, contractual claims, and disputes with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers.


• Control the flow down of key provisions in financing and EPC agreements into procurement agreements and subcontracts.


• Assist project teams to ensure appropriate subcontracting requirements are met and issues are resolved.

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of EPC experience in the energy industry, preferably in solar or renewable energy.


• Substantial transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house at an energy or construction company.


• Demonstrated success in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating utility-scale solar and storage contracts.


• Commitment to ethics, integrity, and sound judgment.


• Ability to dispassionately manage conflict and mitigate risk.


• Ability to work independently, lead negotiations, raise issues, and propose solutions for the broader team.


• A positive attitude that embraces BRP's core values of Collaboration, Ownership, Grit, and Creativity.


• Proven ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.


• Experience with renewable energy project finance transactions.


• Experience working with investor-owned utilities and 3rd party EPC customers.


• Strong Organizational skills.


• Ability to perform in a deadline-orientated work environment.


• Proactive approach, self-starter, takes initiative.

Education and Certifications:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required.


• An active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction is required.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position can be remote, preferably within comfortable traveling distance of one of our BRP office locations in Asheville or Fayetteville, NC.


• Some travel may be required, around 10% to our office in Asheville, Project Sites, and/or counterparty locations for negotiations.


• Dynamic environment, requiring the ability to balance many assignments simultaneously.


• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk and utilize a computer for extended periods of time.

Blue Ridge Power believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401k, Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Training and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, Hybrid Work Options, Remote Work Options, Dog-Friendly Offices, and much more!

Blue Ridge Power supports organizations local to our offices in Fayetteville, NC, and Asheville, NC, including the school systems, environmental groups, athletics, youth organizations, and more.

Blue Ridge Power is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.

Blue Ridge Power does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.