Counsel​/Senior Counsel

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Koch Commercial has a Counsel/Senior Counsel opening on their team! This is a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to the Koch Engineering Services (KES) businesses, primarily to DEPCOM Power, a Scottsdale, Arizona based Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) business that constructs utility‑scale solar generation and battery storage projects throughout the United States. The role will involve a range of legal matters related to customer and supplier contracts and the day‑to‑day operations of DEPCOM.

From time to time this role will also support other Koch businesses where the primary commercial activity involves construction.

The Counsel/Senior Counsel will report to a member of the Koch Commercial legal team and will be based at a Koch Legal hub in Wichita, Kansas, Lisle, Illinois (Chicago area), or Atlanta, Georgia.

This role is part of the Koch Commercial legal team that provides legal support for all Koch companies, leveraging a global team of experienced legal professionals. Koch Commercial strives to be a preferred partner by focusing on operating and collaborating as one, united Koch team to advance the application of comparative advantage throughout the legal capability. Koch Commercial works to provide profitable legal support to produce desired business outcomes through application of the Koch Risk Philosophy and economic thinking, leveraging technology, and by creatively challenging the status quo through transformation and optimization of processes.

• Strategic partner and legal advisor on a broad range of legal matters related to construction contracts, operations, and procurement, including the drafting, negotiation, implementation and enforcement of commercial agreements
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support business needs and keep abreast of relevant laws and industry standards affecting the utility‑scale solar and battery storage industry
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess and manage legal risks associated with construction projects, business operations, stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution
• Represent the company in negotiations and disputes related to EPC projects
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to laws and industry best practices
• Manage external counsel and legal spend effectively
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal compliance and risk management matters

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; admission to a bar in good standing
• Experience practicing law, with experience drafting and negotiating contracts
• Strong problem‑solving, relationship‑building, and leadership communication skills
• Experience analyzing complex legal issues, providing practical advice, and developing creative solutions
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and managing external counsel

• 3+ years of legal practice
• Legal experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Knowledge of construction project implementation and related commercial issues (warranty, liens, force majeure, scope/schedule changes)
• Experience with laws and regulations applicable to construction (lien laws) and procurement (tariffs and duties)

For this role, we anticipate paying $140,000 - $190,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

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