Transaction Counsel, CPACE

Nuveen; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuveen seeks a Transaction Counsel CPACE to support origination, closing and asset management of C-PACE financing transactions from $10,000,000+. The role may also assist with capital market transactions and other lines of business as needed.

This in-house position requires drafting financing agreements, performing diligence, reviewing closing documents, tracking tasks and coordinating recordation of closing documents.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Law is required.
• 3+ years of work experience; 5+ years preferred in law firm or in-house representing commercial real estate lenders.
• Experience with C-PACE financing, commercial real estate lending and related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting commercial C-PACE financing and related agreements.
• Performing legal due diligence on C-PACE transactions, including review of capital stacks, environmental status, borrower documents, and title work.
• Reviewing closing, conveyancing, loan, and corporate resolution documents.
• Tracking transaction tasks, parties, and key dates; communicating progress to the team.
• Tracking and following up on post-closing matters; coordinating recordation of documents.
• Conducting basic legal and business research; supporting development of new lines of business.
• Supporting capital market transactions undertaken by the Company as needed.

Skills

RE lending knowledge

Collaboration

Executive presence

Stakeholder engagement

Consultative communication

Adaptability

Prioritizes effectively

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Doctoral Degree Law Required

Job description

Transaction Counsel CPACE

The Transaction Counsel is an in-house legal opportunity to assist with the origination, closing and asset management components of C-PACE financing transactions from $10,000,000+. In addition, the Transaction Counsel may, from time to time, be asked to assist Nuveen Green Capital with capital market transactions and possible other lines of business outside of C-PACE financing transactions.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Drafting commercial C-PACE financing and related agreements
• Similar responsibilities as needs dictate
• Performing legal diligence on C-PACE transactions, including, as needed: review of capital stacks for new development transactions, review of environmental status and documents, review of borrower organization documents, title work, condominium documents, lease agreements, contractor installation agreements, etc.
• Reviewing closing, conveyancing, loan, and corporate resolution documents in connection with transactions
• Tracking transaction tasks, parties, and key dates, and communicating progress to team as issues and tasks are resolved.
• Tracking and following up on post-closing matters
• Coordinating recordation of C-PACE closing documents, amendments, and other documents to be recorded
• Conducting basic legal and business research
• Assisting with the research, development, and roll out of new lines of business
• Supporting capital market transactions undertaken by the Company as needs dictate

Educational Requirements

• Doctoral Degree Law Required
• Work Experience 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Career Level

7IC

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary Work Required

Work Experience

• 3 + years of law firm or in-house legal experience representing commercial real estate lenders

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of law firm or in-house legal experience representing commercial real estate lenders
• Experience with Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing structures
• Secondary market and securitization experience
• Experience structuring and negotiating work-outs and drafting forbearance agreements

Related Skills

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Clean Energy Acumen
• Collaboration
• Commercial Mindset
• Consultative Communication
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Executive Presence
• Prioritizes Effectively
• Stakeholder Engagement

Posting Details

• Anticipated Posting End Date: 2026-09-19
• Base Pay Range: $126,000/yr - $196,000/yr
• Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
• In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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