Leadenhall Search & Selection

Legal Counsel (Energy) - New York

Leadenhall Search & Selection

United States

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Job Description

Legal Counsel | Energy \& Infrastructure | New York

A leading energy and infrastructure company is seeking a

Legal Counsel

who has between

3-8 years of legal experience

to join its growing legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and play a key role supporting large scale infrastructure, transmission, power, and renewable energy projects across the United States.

The position offers broad exposure to

project development, project finance, EPC contracting, construction matters, and commercial transactions

within a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate EPC agreements, construction contracts, supply agreements, and other commercial arrangements
  • Advise project teams on legal, commercial, and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle
  • Support project development, financing, acquisitions, and strategic transactions
  • Partner with business, finance, operations, procurement, and engineering teams to provide practical legal advice
  • Manage claims, disputes, and contract administration matters
  • Assist with regulatory compliance and corporate governance activities
  • Coordinate with external counsel on specialist legal matters as required
  • Support senior leadership on strategic business initiatives and risk management

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in the United States
  • 3 - 8 years of

legal experience gained at a law firm and/or in house.

  • Strong experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements
  • Experience within energy, infrastructure, construction, project finance, renewables, utilities, or related industries is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with EPC contracts, project development, or construction related matters preferred
  • Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

Why Join?

  • Work directly with an experienced General Counsel
  • Broad responsibility and visibility across major infrastructure and energy projects
  • Opportunity to support high value project development and financing transactions
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • Strong long term growth potential within a global organization

Location

New York, NY

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply directly or get in touch for additional information.

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