Real Estate Staff Attorney (3+ Years) - Fargo, ND

Fredrikson & Byron; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join their dynamic Energy Department. This role emphasizes project development for renewable energy and infrastructure, focusing on negotiating and drafting agreements, title and survey review, and facilitating site control for wind and solar projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate transactions and a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Join a firm that values inclusion and diversity, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, and make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Pre-tax Parking

Transportation Benefits

401k/Roth Options

Firm-paid Profit-sharing Contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience in real estate, especially renewable energy.
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Focus on project development for renewable energy and infrastructure.
• Negotiate and draft lease and easement agreements.

Skills

Real Estate Transactions

Negotiating Lease Agreements

Drafting Contracts

Title and Survey Review

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Skills

Education

J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join our dynamic Energy Department in our Des Moines, Fargo, Madison, or Mankato offices, or the Iowa City area. The role focuses on project development, including site control for renewable energy and infrastructure projects. You will work on wind, solar, and transmission projects, emphasizing real estate aspects such as negotiating, drafting, and reviewing lease and easement agreements, title and survey review, and related work to facilitate financeable site control, construction, and sale of projects. You will collaborate on various real estate matters, including permitting support, contracts, and financing, serving clients like renewable energy developers, utilities, and transmission companies. Candidates with real estate experience, especially in renewable energy or infrastructure, are encouraged to apply.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• 3+ years of related legal experience
• Background in real estate transactions, including lease, easement, or purchase agreement drafting, and title and survey review
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic background
• J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employee resource programs, paid parental leave, parenting classes, pre-tax parking and transportation, and more. Our retirement plan offers financial planning, Social Security/Medicare guidance, 401k/Roth options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility and terms.

Applying For This Position:

Apply online at https://www.fredlaw.com/careers-meet-us. Submit a cover letter and resume. For assistance or accommodations, contact [e-mail].

About Fredrikson:

Known as the firm "where law and business meet," we bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to serve as strategic legal advisors. We value inclusion and diversity, offering competitive salaries and benefits across our locations in the U.S. and internationally. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.