Real Estate Counsel – Renewables

Unison; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Commercial Real Estate Attorney to support the origination and closing of renewable energy assets across the U.S. The successful candidate will manage a pipeline of deals, ensuring compliance and facilitating communication among teams. Requirements include significant legal experience in real estate and knowledge of solar and wind facilities.

Benefits

Tax-free health insurance reimbursement

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Remote work

Qualifications

• 5-10 years as a commercial real estate attorney at a mid to large-sized law firm.
• Deep knowledge of solar and wind facilities financing and development.
• Fluency with remote work technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead origination and closing of renewable energy real estate assets.
• Negotiate and draft documents for commercial real estate transactions.
• Oversee due diligence and advise on strategic transactions.

Skills

Ethical judgment

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

THE TEAM:

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.