Description:

Position Overview:
A Leading Solar Developer's Legal team is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the organization, ensuring the company's operations comply with applicable laws and regulations, and facilitating our ambitious growth plans through strategic legal counsel.

As the Counsel, Real Estate, you will report directly to the Chief People & Legal Officer, and you will be responsible for leading and managing all legal aspects of A Leading Solar Developer's real estate transactions. Your expertise in real estate negotiations will be pivotal to A Leading Solar Developer's ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development of strategic plans for managing and improving renewable energy generation.

Key Responsibilities:

Negotiate various real estate agreements, including but not limited to lease agreements and easements, to support the development of solar energy projects.
Support broader commercial agreements, including supply/purchase agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, and power purchase agreements, among others.
Advise on matters related to real estate law, including land leases and other related agreements.
Ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk across all real estate transactions.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide strategic legal solutions.
Manage external legal counsel and related budgets to support specific project needs.

Qualifications:

JD from accredited law school and strong academic performance.
Active bar admission.
Minimum of 2 years of negotiating real estate agreements; experience within the renewable energy sector or related fields preferred.
Proficiency in handling lease agreements, including land lease agreements, easements, and other real estate-related legal documents.
Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and zoning issues related to solar project development.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
Innovative and adaptable, with excellent collaboration, organizational, and time management skills.
A deep passion for the renewable energy sector and a principled approach to fostering sustainable energy solutions.