Corporate Counsel, Supply Chain & EPC

The Company

Cypress Creek Energy is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

Cypress Creek is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel, Supply Chain & EPC to join legal team. This individual will be responsible for leading the Company’s procurement and EPC contracting efforts from a legal perspective. The position will report directly to the Senior Counsel for EPC and Supply Chain. The candidate is expected to work out of one of the Company’s offices in Durham, NC, Santa Monica, San Francisco, CA, NYC, DC, Chicago, IL but applicants with significant experience and exceptional recommendations can be considered for remote work arrangements.   

Responsibilities

• Review, drafting and negotiation of supply agreements, services agreements, EPC agreements, purchase orders and other contracts and documentation needed to support the Company’s Supply Chain and EPC groups.
• Work with the Supply Chain and EPCM teams to develop best-in-class contract templates and procurement processes.
• Support due diligence review and inquiries in finance, corporate and M&A transactions in the areas of procurement, supply chain and EPCM contracting.
• Support the Company’s Finance and M&A teams in reviewing and providing input on procurement, supply chain and EPC aspects of financing and M&A transactions.
• Provide advice and counsel to internal team members to proactively address and resolve potential disputes with contractors, suppliers and other procurement-related counterparties.
• Lead the preparation and review of Company correspondence with contract counterparties in dispute situations.
• Manage outside legal counsel, as needed, to facilitate the Company’s Supply Chain and EPCM contracting efforts.
• Collaborate regularly with other members of the Legal team to help solve procurement-related issues in their transactions and contracts.
• Support general contract review including software agreements, master services agreements, and NDAs.

Education & Experience Required

• J.D. from accredited law school and current license to practice.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Significant experience in procurement and EPC contracting.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and business-oriented approach to resolving legal issues.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and advise internal business partners appropriately.
• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Energy.

Location: The preferred location for this role is one of our office locations: Durham, NC; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; New York City, NY; Los Angeles, CA; or San Francisco, CA. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week. We are also open to remote.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $150,000 - $220,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Energy Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCE and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. 

Cypress Creek Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].