Renewables Real Estate Counsel — Hybrid (NYC)

Ric Energy Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RIC Energy is seeking a full-time Real Estate Attorney to support its North America Legal Department in handling complex real estate transactions for renewable energy projects. The role involves title work, due diligence, and drafting/negotiating real estate agreements, with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active U.S. bar admission, 3+ years of commercial real estate experience, and strong legal writing and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum 3 years of legal experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Exceptional legal writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments and ALTA surveys; prepare title memos and diligence materials.
• Lead real estate due diligence for project sale transactions and closings.
• Draft and negotiate title curative documents, easements, and related instruments.
• Coordinate with title companies and external counsel to close transactions.
• Prepare closing documents and conduct post-closing filings.
• Advise on risk allocation and mitigation across development, M&A.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Salesforce

Job description

RIC Energy is seeking a full-time Real Estate Attorney to support its North America Legal Department in handling complex real estate transactions for renewable energy projects. The role involves title work, due diligence, and drafting/negotiating real estate agreements, with cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has a JD, active U.S. bar admission, 3+ years of commercial real estate experience, and strong legal writing and negotiation skills.