Overview
This role is for a mid/senior-level Real Estate Associate to join a mission-driven law firm focused on accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels.
The position is fully remote, with work available from wherever you are licensed to practice law.
Responsibilities
- Support real estate transactions in the renewable energy field.
- Review title and survey for potential projects.
- Draft and review leases, easements, purchase agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
- Collaborate with clients, internal colleagues, and other professionals on real estate matters.
- Coordinate and lead real estate due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
- Adhere to firm policies, practices, and priorities.
- Perform other duties as requested by firm management.
Requirements
- 6–9 years’ experience in the Real Estate practice of a recognized national or regional law firm, with a demonstrated interest in and desire to serve the clean energy industry.
- Hands-on experience leading real estate transactions, including due diligence, title and survey, drafting site control documents, and supporting deal teams on the real estate aspects of financing and M&A transactions.
- Strong deal management, organization, drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a remote work environment.
- Admission to and in good standing with the Bar of the applicant’s state of residence.
- Dedication to the firm’s mission.
- Experience working on real estate and related transactions in the clean energy industry.
- Knowledge of and experience with areas of federal, state, and local law and regulation applicable to the clean energy transition.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across a range of renewable energy technologies and related project development and transactional work (e.g., solar, energy storage, wind, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, waste to value, sustainable infrastructure and materials).
Compensation & Benefits
- 1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with an hourly bonus for exceeding such requirement.
- Base salary of $235,000+. The base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
- Annual merit bonuses.
- Fully remote work environment.
- 401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching.
- Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
Location
Fully remote. Work is available from wherever you are licensed to practice law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer provides equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Applicants with disabilities or special needs that require accommodation should request accommodation.