In-House Real Estate & Project Development Counsel

Overview

This role is an in-house position for an Associate Legal Counsel on a Real Estate and Project Development team supporting a renewable energy organization. The position is based in Nashville, TN.

This is a hands-on role requiring independent management of real estate and land use matters—from site control through closing—while serving as a trusted advisor to project development, external affairs, and project finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead site control and land use transactions
• Manage purchase options, easements, and closings from start to finish
• Review and support purchase and sale transactions, including title and survey review
• Manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Provide analytical legal advice that directly supports how projects get built
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional business teams

Requirements

• 6+ years of real estate experience at a top-tier law firm or comparable in-house legal department
• Substantial, independent experience with:
  • purchase and sale transactions
  • title and survey review
  • closing
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across cross-functional business teams
• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one state
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school
• Outstanding professional references from former supervisors

Preferred Qualifications

• Renewable energy experience (preferred, but not required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $175,000 to $210,000 plus bonus
• Benefits include:
  • medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • generous leave policies

Position Details

• Type of role: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Remote consideration: Remote candidates must have 6+ years of commercial real estate experience, including substantial work with renewable energy clients; remote is considered on a case-by-case basis

Confidentiality

The employer will not propose candidates to prospective clients without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.