Remote Real Estate Attorney - Energy Storage

Job Overview

Join a premier renewable energy organization committed to pioneering large-scale energy storage initiatives. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding company renowned for its impressive portfolio of over 9GW of projects, actively shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

As a Real Estate Attorney specializing in renewable energy, your expertise will be pivotal in facilitating land acquisition and development transactions. You will collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including Project Development, Finance, and Engineering, to address legal matters essential for utility-scale renewable projects and further the company's mission of delivering sustainable energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the legal authority in lease negotiations, land options, purchase agreements, easements, and site control agreements for renewable energy projects.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate land agreements pertinent to utility-scale renewable energy ventures.
• Deliver legal guidance on title, survey, and mineral due diligence, including comprehensive land use research.
• Supervise financial closings concerning renewable energy land development, purchases, and lease transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including outside legal counsel, to facilitate seamless land acquisition and project financing processes.
  
  

Required Skills

• A minimum of 3 years of legal experience managing substantial infrastructure real estate transactions, ideally within the renewable energy sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency in drafting and evaluating real estate agreements such as purchase/sales agreements, lease terms, easements, and option agreements.
• Strong foundation in land negotiations and commercial real estate transactions, with a comprehensive understanding of title issues, mineral rights, and permitting processes.
• Familiarity with the utility-scale renewable energy development lifecycle, including interconnection, permitting, and pre-construction activities is desirable.
• Expertise in overseeing site control agreements, managing financial closings, and navigating complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) related to land transactions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience in real estate transactions, with a focus on the renewable energy domain.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

This role presents significant avenues for professional advancement while making a meaningful impact on the renewable energy landscape, allowing you to deepen your expertise and influence within the industry.

Company Culture And Values

Our organization champions a transparent and collaborative leadership team that encourages innovation and teamwork, fostering a work environment that is conducive to professional growth in the renewable energy sector.

Employment Type: Full-Time