Counsel II - Real Estate & Permitting Law

Overview

Legal counsel handling real estate and permitting for renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• property acquisition
• survey review
• permit acquisition
• document negotiation
• dataroom prep
• title commitment

Tasks

-Facilitiate the purchase of property for renewable project assets like substations, BESS sites, and O&M buildings. -Comprehensive review of ALTA project sureys to determine curative items needed and obstacles of construction. -Proactively resolve real estate and permitting challenges by identifying practical, risk-mitigating solutions rather than merely escalating issues. -Draft, review, and negotiate various real estate documents (including leases, purchase agreements, easements and crossing agreements), analyze counterparties’ positions related thereo, and develop pragmatic resolutions that balance business needs with risk management. -Ensure projects are ready for tax equity investor involvement, and work with the structured finance team to answer diligence questions, create datarooms, and provide inputs to transaction documents and disclosure schedules -Identify curative items needed for projects and work with third-party utilities, banks, and other parties when projects need crossing agreements, SNDAs, or other curative items -Coordinate closely with engineering, development, procurement, and transmission teams to align project milestones, attending regular project meetings and providing updates on real estate and permitting risks. -Partner with title companies and surveyors to secure pro forma title commitments and survey deliverables on schedule. -Collaborate with and delegate to paralegals, real estate specialists, and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow and task distribution. -As project moves to construction, this position will work closely with legal leadership to identify and resolve risks and opine on whether a project should be approved for construction. -Ensure timely acquisition of all required permits to support development, construction, and operation of renewable projects across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborate with external counsel to identify permitting needs and support the development team in securing approvals.

Requirements

• bar admission
• j.d.
• 5+ years
• renewable energy
• real estate
• leadership

What You Bring

-Admission to a state bar in the United States -Adaptable and effective in rapidly changing environments -Highly organized, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely achievement of critical real estate and permitting milestones -Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines -Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team -Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds -Specific legal knowledge and experience in solar, battery, and/or wind real estate matters is preferred, and familiarity with energy transmission, interconnection agreements, local government permitting, negotiation of tax abatement agreements and special use permits would also be helpful for a candidate in this role -This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations, including New York, California, Chicago, and Austin -Submission of transmittal letter describing interest in the position is required -Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external counsel, title companies, surveyors, utilities, and counterparties -J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from a U.S. university. -Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable -Minimum 5 years’ experience as a real estate development lawyer, preferably with experience in the renewable energy space -Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space -Motivated selfstarter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities -Ability to see big picture of project development and construction timelines and open risks to provide leadership team feedback as to project readiness. -Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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About Rwe

-The company has been at the forefront of energy innovation for over a century, with deep roots in the energy sector. -Over time, it has transformed its energy portfolio, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. -Today, it is a global leader in renewable energy, driving advancements in wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. -The company operates across various energy sectors, including large-scale wind farms, solar installations, and energy storage solutions. -Notable projects include offshore wind farms, green hydrogen development, and cutting-edge solar plants. -Its international presence spans across Europe, North America, and Asia, with an eye on global energy transition. -A unique aspect of its strategy is its strong focus on innovation, particularly in energy storage and smart grid technology. -It consistently leads in its commitment to creating a sustainable and carbon-neutral energy future.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be legally authorized to work in the united states. -rwe clean energy cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.