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Assistant General Counsel
Rwe
A leading provider of renewable energy solutions, focusing on wind, solar, and hydroelectric power.
Provide legal support to the U.S. renewable energy business team with a focus on real estate topics and permitting processes.
24d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 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
legal advice
due diligence
transaction documents
risk mitigation
outside counsel
mentorship
Advise legal leadership and other stakeholders during operations, identifying site control obligations and timing elements related to project operations, including advising on the impact of third-party request, ownership changes, requests to release land, etc.
Collaborate with and delegate to paralegals, real estate specialists, and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow and task distribution
Provide 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 (a) reviewing, drafting, and negotiating lease agreements, purchase agreements, co-tenancy agreements, shared facilities agreements, and crossing agreements; (b) review of title documents, resolution of title issues, negotiation of title insurance policies; (c) review of ALTA project surveys; (d) working with business teams and other functional teams and local, state and federal agencies on topics related to permitting, land use, and zoning
Conduct legal due diligence, identify risks and liabilities, and provide practical recommendations to mitigate those risks, including legal advice associated with land use, permitting, and real estate topics in connection with the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects
Manage and oversee outside counsel for overflow work, ensuring cost-effective and timely legal support
Mentor junior attorneys and other legal staff in the real estate and permitting department
Provide real estate and permitting 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
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, tax, HR, compliance, operations, and business leadership) to ensure projects are aligned with strategic objectives
Provide real estate and permitting support on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions from inception through closing, including the review of transaction documents, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and other ancillary contracts Develop and maintain templates and processes to streamline transaction execution and improve efficiency
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
What you bring
j.d. degree
state bar
real estate
renewable energy
project management
software usage
J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from a U.S. university
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
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
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
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Minimum 10 years’ experience as a real estate lawyer in the renewable space. Successful candidate are (i) required to have specific legal knowledge and experience in BESS, solar and wind permitting and real estate matters, and (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
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
Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external counsel, title companies, surveyors, utilities, and counterparties
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
Goal-oriented, and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify practical solutions to complex real estate and permitting challenges
Ability to work with legal support staff, collaboratively, utilizing a land management software to support the business teams in the acquisition of land rights for the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
yes, background checks will be conducted for all qualified applicants as mentioned in the job description.
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