Counsel

Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America.

Primergy is growing our team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with an experienced, achievement-oriented team.

The role will be responsible for a broad spectrum of internal and external legal issues and initiatives, including legal aspects of project development, construction, financing, and operations of large solar and battery storage facilities, and compliance matters. S/he/they will also work on legal aspects of the company’s transactional matters with its business partners, including areas of development, permitting, interconnection, supply agreements, procurement, construction, and operations.  While supporting a variety of legal matters s/he/they will ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Draft, revise, and negotiate complex agreements for all aspects of a power project’s lifecycle, in collaboration with relevant internal subject matter experts, including site control documents, EPC and procurement agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements
• Partner closely with internal business teams to achieve desired business outcomes while minimizing legal risk
• Support compliance programs, including FERC, NERC, environmental, and state siting requirements (as applicable)
• Effectively supervise external counsel on complex, often novel, transactions
• Assist the internal business teams in the management of existing contracts during the project development and construction cycle, including support of project financings
• Continuously make contributions to improve processes and drive best practices
• Examine complex situations and provide practical, timely, and accurate legal advice
• Work closely and effectively with other members of the Legal team, senior management, investors, and employees of all levels
• Develop and implement programs to educate and train business teams on legal issues
• Assist in the development and implementation of systems, processes, guidelines, and forms to increase the efficiency of the delivery of legal services
• Provide other legal support as needed
• ~5% travel required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• JD and active license to practice law in at least one US state
• 3-6 years of related legal experience
• Renewable energy industry experience required, knowledge of solar and storage industry preferred.
• Demonstrated business acumen and credibility to inspire confidence among internal clients.
• Familiarity with project financing and related impacts on the business.
• Excellent drafting, negotiating, and writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as impeccable attention to detail, strong sense of accountability.
• Experience effectively managing competing priorities, being nimble, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Honesty and integrity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in collaboration with others to get work completed in a timely fashion
• Ability to take a commercial approach to the provision of legal advice
• Creative and strategic problem solving to improve contract content and legal guidance.
• Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn and work on novel transactions and structures
• Ability to succinctly communicate and summarize complex issues into actionable deliverables
• Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment
• Ability to handle a variety of projects, manage competing priorities and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

Primergy is committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We understand that individuals from historically underrepresented groups — including women and people of color — may hesitate to apply if they don't meet 100% of the listed qualification. If this role aligns with your interests and career goals, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria.