Real Estate Counsel - Renewables

Energy Vault; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent renewable energy company seeks a Real Estate Counsel with extensive experience in managing transactions and understanding renewable energy assets. The role demands excellent judgment in portfolio risk management and collaboration across teams. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, benefits including tax-free health insurance, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Tax-free health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA)

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5-10 years as a commercial real estate attorney in law firm and renewable energy developer.
• Deep knowledge of solar and wind facility operations.
• Fluent with technology and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and closing of renewable energy real estate assets.
• Manage a pipeline across the U.S. and facilitate dialogue.
• Negotiate and draft commercial real estate documents.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Analytical Skills

Commercial Judgment

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar Admission in Good Standing

Job description

The Real Estate Counsel, Renewables will play a key role in Unison’s core mission. We seek experienced counsel with demonstrated success in executing business strategy, accelerating a pipeline of transactions to closing, and exercising sound judgment to assess and manage portfolio risk. The attorney will interact regularly with team members from senior management, origination, pricing, and property management, while working remotely from their home office.

THE JOB:

- Leading efforts to support the origination and closing of renewable energy real estate assets in the United States.

- Managing a pipeline of deals across the United States and facilitating dialogue between pricing, origination, legal, and the management team.

- Negotiating and drafting documents for commercial real estate transactions.

- Overseeing due diligence activities and underwriting assets for lease terms, projected cash flow, and operator, offtaker, and facility information.

- Advising on strategic transactions and commercial matters.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- 5-10 years as a commercial real estate attorney at a mid to large-sized law firm and in-house at a renewable energy developer is required.

- Deep knowledge of the financing, development, and operation of solar and wind facilities.

- Fluent with technology and remote work.

- Juris Doctor and bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team and company culture, including:

- Entrepreneurial and collaborative team spirit.

- A love of adventure and passion for learning

- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound business judgment.

- Outstanding oral, written, and analytical skills.

- Respect for colleagues and sense of humor.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Competitive compensation package with benefits including tax-free health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA), 401k, remote work, paid holidays, and paid time off.