Senior Legal Counsel - Supply Chain

Moss & Associates · Fort Lauderdale

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Supply Chain, to provide legal support for the supply chain function within its Energy Division. This role will serve as a strategic partner to the supply chain department by leading the review of supplier agreements, supporting procurement activities, and assisting with supply chain-related compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of relevant legal experience, strong commercial negotiation skills, and a practical, business-focused approach to managing legal risk.

Success will be demonstrated by effective, timely legal support that enables the supply chain department to secure appropriate contractual protections, engage a broader roster of qualified suppliers, and advance its strategic goals. The attorney will be a trusted business partner who protects the company’s interests while supporting practical solutions and strong supplier relationships.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and negotiate supply chain agreements. Draft, review, and negotiate master supply agreements, purchase agreements, and other procurement-related contracts supporting solar and battery energy Storage System (BESS) projects
• Support purchase order activities. Advise on purchase order terms and conditions, supplier quotations and acknowledgments, order-specific requirements, and the relationship between purchase orders and governing master agreements
• Align procurement contracts with project requirements. Coordinate with project teams and other stakeholders to ensure supplier obligations appropriately support construction schedules, technical specifications, and applicable commitments to customers
• Establish appropriate commercial terms. Evaluate proposed terms against relevant industry standards and company requirements, addressing issues such as pricing, payment, delivery, title and risk of loss, warranties, indemnification, insurance, limitations of liability, termination, and dispute resolution
• Monitor and advise on regulations and trade policy. Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and trade policies that affect sourcing and procurement, including tariffs, import restrictions, sanctions, prohibited foreign entity / foreign entity of concern requirements, and applicable domestic content requirements. Advise supply chain leadership on their implications for supplier selection, sourcing strategies, procurement costs, contractual terms, and compliance, and recommend appropriate actions to address emerging risks and requirements
• Provide practical risk guidance. Identify legal and commercial risks, explain their potential business impact, and recommend workable solutions that balance risk management with procurement and project needs
• Improve contracting processes. Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation guidelines, fallback provisions, and approval procedures to promote consistency and efficient execution
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding. Advise on legal considerations associated with evaluating and onboarding new suppliers, including appropriate diligence and applicable compliance requirements
• Assist with supplier performance issues. Support the resolution of delivery delays, warranty claims, nonconforming materials or equipment, and other contract-related disputes
• Build cross-functional relationships. Collaborate with supply chain, legal, project operations, finance, risk management, and other business teams to facilitate timely, informed decisions
• Provide training. Help supply chain personnel understand key contractual provisions, negotiation considerations, and when to seek legal guidance

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, including through in-house counsel registration where permitted
• At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial procurement, supply, or construction-related agreements
• Demonstrated experience with master agreements, purchase orders, and procurement terms and conditions
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles and the allocation of risk in equipment and materials procurement
• Proven ability to partner with business stakeholders and translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support time-sensitive procurement and project requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting renewable energy, construction, engineering, infrastructure, or industrial procurement
• In-house legal experience supporting a supply chain or procurement organization
• Familiarity with the Uniform Commercial Code and its application to purchases of goods
• Experience supporting supplier diversification, strategic sourcing, and supplier qualification initiatives
• Experience developing contracting templates, playbooks, and process improvements
• Familiarity with international sourcing and related trade compliance considerations

JOB TITLE: SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, SUPPLY CHAIN

JOB LOCATION: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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