Energy Storage Real Estate Attorney - Remote Renewables

Job Overview

We invite you to become a vital part of an innovative frontrunner in the renewable energy landscape, dedicated to transformative utility-scale energy storage initiatives. With robust backing from private equity, our organization has successfully amassed over 9GW of projects and is poised for further growth and industry influence.

As a Renewables Real Estate Attorney, you will take the lead on legal matters pertaining to renewables origination, land acquisition, and development transactions. Your collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams—including Project Development, Finance, EPC, O&M, and Transmission & Interconnection—will be essential to the successful execution of legal agreements, thereby contributing to sustainable infrastructure advancements for the energy grid.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in lease negotiations, land options, purchase agreements, easements, and related site control agreements for utility-scale renewable projects (solar, wind, and energy storage).
• Draft, amend, and negotiate all legal land agreements associated with renewable projects.
• Assist the Real Estate team with high-level title, survey, and mineral due diligence processes, including research on land use requirements.
• Supervise financial closings of renewable land development purchase and lease transactions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including outside counsel, throughout the land acquisition process and associated project financing legal initiatives.
  
  

Required Skills

• A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in large infrastructure land development real estate transactions, ideally within the utility-scale renewables sector; experience at a recognized law firm is highly desirable.
• Strong insight into land title issues, mineral rights, and the project development permitting process.
• Proven ability in drafting and reviewing real estate documents, including purchase/sale agreements, lease terms, and easements.
• Solid experience in land negotiations and commercial real estate transactions.
• Expertise in site leases, purchase options, and related financial closing activities.
• Familiarity with the utility-scale renewables development process, including interconnection, permitting, and PPA negotiations, is advantageous.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of experience in legal matters related to substantial infrastructure land development in the utility-scale renewables sector.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

This role offers significant potential for professional development, enabling you to deepen your expertise in renewable energy projects and expand your legal acumen in a rapidly evolving domain. You will have the chance to engage closely with a transparent executive leadership team dedicated to furthering energy initiatives.

Company Culture And Values

Our organization is committed to fostering a collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork is integral to our success. Driven by innovation and sustainability, our culture emphasizes making a positive impact on the environment and ensuring a sustainable future.

Compensation And Benefits

We are dedicated to providing competitive compensation packages, which include:

• Base salary commensurate with experience
• Flexible work hours
• Open PTO policy
• Comprehensive health benefits
  
  

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of renewable energy!

Employment Type: Full-Time