Counsel - Dynamic Energy

At Dynamic Energy, we’re on a mission to bring more distributed renewables online across the U.S. We develop, finance, and build large-scale commercial and community solar, energy storage, and EV charging projects for our customers and partners, providing them with the financial guidance, technical expertise, and tenacity to bring these important projects online. 

We’re a diverse team of professionals with decades of combined experience in solar construction and development, including SEI-trained and NABCEP-certified installers, master electricians, safety professionals, mechanical and electrical engineers, and project and construction managers. Our approach is firmly rooted in providing our customers with reliable financial and policy advice to make the most of their investments, and built on a reputation for quality, integrity, and performance. 

Dynamic Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy, a leading renewable energy committed to the sustainable development and operation of high-quality power facilities and transmission assets that bring low-cost clean energy to millions of customers. 

Dynamic Energy Solutions, LLC (“Dynamic Energy”) seeks an attorney with 2-5 years’ construction or general contract law experience to serve as Counsel in our Legal Department. The attorney will be responsible for contractual matters supporting the engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial solar photovoltaic projects. Under the supervision of the General Counsel and the Assistant General Counsel and Director of Construction Risk Management, the attorney will have direct responsibility for:

• Drafting and negotiating procurement, labor, engineering, and materials contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders;
• Ensuring that subcontracts comply with and incorporate upstream customer contract requirements and company policies;
• Reviewing and revising contract templates to improve risk management and operational efficiency;
• Researching mechanic’s lien laws in each jurisdiction where Dynamic Energy builds projects, modifying contract documents as necessary to comply with those laws, and ensuring all legally required notices are drafted, presented, and recorded;
• Assisting Dynamic Energy’s construction professionals in interpreting and applying contractual documents;
• Assisting in managing and resolving disputes with Dynamic Energy’s customers, subcontractors, and vendors;
• Assisting in compiling, preparing and reviewing documents required for solar project financing; and
• Other legal research and writing duties as assigned by the General Counsel or the Assistant General Counsel and Director of Construction Risk Management.

• Admitted to practice, active and in good standing in any U.S. state;
• 2-5 years’ experience in a law firm or in-house setting performing duties similar to the job duties listed above; and
• Ability to work independently and creatively to identify risks and help colleagues formulate solutions.

This position is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters office or can be performed remotely.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $128,000 - $160,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

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