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Assistant General Counsel
Rwe
A leading provider of renewable energy solutions, focusing on wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.
Providing legal support to the U.S. renewable energy business team with a focus on real estate topics, land use, permitting, and zoning.
16d ago
$190,000 - $235,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
19,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Energy Supply
Energy Storage
Grid Services
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Operations & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Solar
Wind
Hydro
Biomass
Gas
Lignite
Role
What you would be doing
agreement negotiation
permitting review
survey review
workflow management
risk assessment
title insurance
(a) drafting and negotiating lease agreements, purchase agreements, co-tenancy agreements, shared facilities agreements, and crossing agreements;
(d) working with development and other Company departments and local, state and federal agencies on topics related to permitting, land use, and zoning
(c) review of ALTA project surveys;
Collaborate with and delegate to paralegals, real estate specialists, and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow and task distribution
Partner with legal leadership during project transition to construction, assessing risks and advising on project readiness for construction approval
(b) review of title documents, resolution of title issues, negotiation of title insurance policies;
Provide legal support for the North American renewable energy business team (BESS, wind & solar) in connection with the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects in the United States
Manage and oversee outside counsel for overflow work, ensuring cost-effective and timely legal support
Support tax equity financing efforts by preparing diligence materials, managing datarooms, and contributing to transaction documents and disclosure schedules in coordination with the structured finance team
Work will be dedicated to the provision of legal advice associated with land use, permitting, and real estate topics in connection with the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects. Work will include:
What you bring
j.d. degree
state bar admission
land management db
minimum 12 years
problem solving
renewable energy
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Paramount is the ability to see the big picture as to how real estate and permitting risks fit into the overall project lifecycle and risk review, thus an understanding of interconnection, energy marketing, environmental, regulatory, and procurement topics are all necessary to be successful in this role
(i) required to have specific legal knowledge and experience in BESS, solar and wind permitting and real estate matters,
Industry experience: energy-related businesses in the U.S., with particular emphasis on legal work associated with the development, construction and operation of renewable energy and/or independent power projects
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
(c) demonstrated ability to apply a practical rather than theoretical focus to legal issues with a view to finding viable business solutions to those legal issues
Goal-oriented, and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify practical solutions to complex real estate and permitting challenges
Adaptable and effective in rapidly changing environments
The position will require the ability to work with support staff and developers, collaboratively, utilizing a land management data base software, including interface and provide support to the Company’s developers in the acquisition of land rights for the development and construction of renewable energy projects
(ii) preferably have experience in some or all of the following areas: energy transmission, interconnection agreements, negotiation of tax abatement agreements and special use permits
Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external counsel, title companies, surveyors, utilities, and counterparties
Minimum 12 years’ experience as a real estate lawyer in the renewable space. Successful candidate are:
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company
Admission to a state bar in the United States.
J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from a U.S. university.
(a) close alignment and cooperation with the Company’s Legal Department’s teams in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois
Highly organized, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely achievement of critical real estate and permitting milestones
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
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
yes, background checks will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
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