Senior Counsel, Real Estate & Project Development

Leeward Energy; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Senior Counsel (P4) to join its legal team. The attorney will guide real estate, permitting, EPC contracting, project development and financing across the lifecycle of large-scale renewables, advising business stakeholders on complex legal and risk matters.

This is an in-office role with at least three days on-site in Dallas and hybrid flexibility for two remote days. Requirements include a JD, active U.S.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6+ years of legal experience in construction, real estate, or renewable energy transactions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, with a drive for results.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex transactions and advise business leaders on legal and commercial risk.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated matters, balance competing priorities, and exercise sound legal and business judgment with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy for real estate, permitting, and development across project lifecycles.
• Provide EPC contracting and procurement contract support, risk allocation, and dispute guidance.
• Support project acquisitions, financings, and dispositions with business stakeholders and outside counsel.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Leadership

MS Word & Excel

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy is seeking a Senior Counsel (P4) to join its legal team. The attorney will guide real estate, permitting, EPC contracting, project development and financing across the lifecycle of large-scale renewables, advising business stakeholders on complex legal and risk matters.

This is an in-office role with at least three days on-site in Dallas and hybrid flexibility for two remote days. Requirements include a JD, active U.S.