Overview
A real estate investment firm specializing in renewable energy and digital infrastructure is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support its US Renewables business. The role involves managing legal aspects of renewable energy ground lease acquisitions and related real estate transactions across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a closing pipeline of renewable energy ground lease acquisitions and related real estate transactions.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and close lease acquisition, land finance, sale-leaseback, and related transaction documents with landowners, developers, owner/operators, and counterparties.
- Coordinate cross-functional closing support involving finance, origination, legal, pricing, and senior management to ensure clear ownership of diligence, approvals, and closing deliverables.
- Advise on title, survey, zoning, permitting, interconnection, project development, property, and other real estate risks related to wind, solar, and battery storage assets.
- Prepare concise underwriting and risk assessments for senior management, including recommendations on deal structure, mitigants, and approval conditions.
- Support negotiations and relationship management with renewable energy developers and other strategic counterparties.
- Help design and refine ground lease-based products and repeatable transaction structures supporting renewable energy developers and asset owners.
- Assist with new market entry analysis and process improvements consistent with underwriting standards and risk profile.
- Provide advice on commercial, corporate, operational, and portfolio management matters as needed.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, renewable energy developer, infrastructure investor, asset owner, or comparable in-house legal environment.
- Strong real estate transaction experience, preferably involving renewable energy development, project real estate, ground leases, easements, title/survey review, or acquisition diligence.
- Proven ability to manage complex transactions from term sheet through closing, balancing legal precision with commercial judgment.
- Experience advising business teams on risk, deal structure, process, and portfolio-level considerations.
- Clear and practical communication style with excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
- Comfortable working in a technology-enabled environment, including Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, Salesforce, and deal-management workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
- Entrepreneurial and collaborative approach with a willingness to operate as a true business partner.
- Ability to prioritize multiple deals, escalate appropriately, and make thoughtful recommendations with incomplete information.
- High ethical standards, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and a bias toward practical solutions.
- Respect for colleagues, good humor, and enthusiasm for contributing to a fast-growing business.
Travel
- Up to approximately 10% travel required, including domestic travel for quarterly team meetings and annual international travel, typically to Europe.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package and benefits offered.
- Specific compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Equal Opportunity
- The organization is committed to building a respectful, collaborative workplace.
- Qualified applicants are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
- Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Location
- United States (with some international travel to Europe)