Overview
This role involves serving as Associate Legal Counsel focused on Real Estate and Project Development within a renewable energy organization. The position supports legal aspects of project development, external affairs, and real estate business functions, working closely with senior legal counsel and cross-functional teams to negotiate, diligence, and mitigate risks related to real estate operations.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage negotiation and administration of site control transactions including purchase options, easement agreements, and closings.
- Conduct title and survey diligence and risk mitigation; draft and negotiate closing documents.
- Support project finance by drafting, negotiating, and administering real estate agreements and title/survey deliverables related to financing transactions.
- Advise and support external affairs and project development teams on local land use permitting and zoning ordinance review and strategy.
- Supervise outside counsel engagements efficiently, while managing most legal work in-house.
- Provide general legal diligence and advisory support on real estate-related topics including regulatory, environmental, and corporate governance matters.
- Manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
- Identify business risks and deliver practical, balanced legal advice tailored to operational needs.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders including landowners, local officials, and financing partners.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
- Active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience as a real estate attorney in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
- Substantial experience with real estate purchase and sale transactions, title and survey review, and independently leading transactions and diligence.
- Mastery of real estate and property law fundamentals executed at a high level of complexity.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and organization.
- Proven ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders.
- If working remotely, ability to maintain strong collaboration with both remote and in-office teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in renewable energy legal matters is preferred but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Location
Position is based in Nashville, TN. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis.