Remote Real Estate Counsel for Clean Energy Projects

Clean Energy Counsel, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) including profit-sharing

Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Clean Energy Counsel, a mission-driven law firm, seeks a mid/senior Real Estate associate with extensive real estate transaction experience to join our fully remote team. The role involves due diligence, drafting, reviewing title/surveys, and leading closing processes for renewable energy projects.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years in real estate at a recognized firm, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years in real estate at a national or regional law firm.
• Hands-on experience leading real estate transactions, including due diligence, title and survey, drafting site control documents, and supporting deal teams on the real estate aspects of financing and M&A.
• Strong deal management, organization, drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support our team on Real Estate transactions in the renewable energy field.
• Review title and survey for potential projects.
• Draft and review leases, easements, purchase agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
• Collaborate with clients, CEC colleagues, and other professionals on Real Estate matters.
• Coordinate and lead Real Estate due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Firm management.
• 1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with an hourly bonus for exceeding such requirement.
• Base salary of $235,000+. The base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
• Fully remote work environment.
• 401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching
• Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Skills

Real estate

Due diligence

Drafting

Negotiation

Remote work

Legal research

Education

Bar admission in state of residence

Job description

Clean Energy Counsel, a mission-driven law firm, seeks a mid/senior Real Estate associate with extensive real estate transaction experience to join our fully remote team. The role involves due diligence, drafting, reviewing title/surveys, and leading closing processes for renewable energy projects.

The ideal candidate has 6–9 years in real estate at a recognized firm, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a distributed environment.