Legal Counsel

Responsibilities

• Identifies and advises the company regarding legal risk arising from the activities of the organization.
• Provides advice and guidance to company management concerning regulatory compliance, policies, practices, procedures, and contractual terms and conditions.
• Assists in overseeing implementation of company standards regarding organizational activity.
• Manages legal department administrative staff and their activities to ensure department objectives are met.
• Ensures company practices, policies, and procedures comply with all corporate regulatory requirements.
• Advises management on legal matters, including management and contractual issues, conducting research into special topics, and reviewing and advising on contractual or business agreements.
• Researches and interprets statutes, laws, rules, decisions, ordinances, and regulations to advise the corporation on its rights and responsibilities.
• Assists in preparation of corporate policies and procedures by analyzing operations and administration to determine needs for changes or development.
• Assists in preparation of the department’s annual business plan, including facilitating participation of other department members and bringing forth changes and improvements in departmental practices.
• Reviews, negotiates, and edits owner contracts involving assigned owners in collaboration with operations leaders and department leadership.
• Advises operations personnel on contractual risks and negotiation strategies related to such contracts.
• Acts as agent of the corporation for transactions related to assigned projects.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Admitted to the Bar.
• Minimum 3–8 years total experience required, including experience with general contract principles, contract and construction law, and commercial contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience in Renewables, Energy Parks, or related technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site

Pay

$178,151.00 – $258,319.00; individual compensation determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

About the company

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind, and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, all members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency; candidates must hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).