Description

• Negotiate various real estate-related agreements, including but not limited to option agreements, lease agreements and easements.
• Review and advise on title and survey documents to support the development of solar energy and battery storage projects in various states;
• Work with title companies and surveyors to ensure timely project deliverables.
• Lead the real estate portion of the due diligence process for various project acquisitions and sales transactions and in preparation for project financings.
• Provide legal advice on real estate topics (including changes in law and emerging trends) for renewable energy projects;
• On an as-needed basis, assist the Assistant General Counsel in negotiating, drafting and reviewing various power purchase, construction, C&I and utilities-scale project development, M&A, financing, and related documents for solar energy and battery storage projects, including contracts with customers, project owners, suppliers, subcontractors and professional service providers, operations and maintenance agreements and other transaction documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic business-oriented legal advice.
• Supervise and manage outside counsel in various matters on an as-needed basis.
• Create legal and commercial forms and processes and educate the business on important legal and commercial matters.

• 5+ years experience
• Top law firm training preferred
• In-house experience, preferably with a broad range of responsibilities
• Strong background in real estate matters preferred
• Experience working for a renewable project development business preferred
• Experience with federal, state and/or permitting issues is a plus
• JD from a top law school preferred
• Membership in at least one state bar

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Mobility Standing 20% of time Sitting 70% of time Walking 10% of time Strength Pulling up to 10 Pounds Pushing up to 10 Pounds Carrying up to 10 Pounds Lifting up to 10 Pounds Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Typing F Handling F Reaching F	Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never) Turning F Twisting F Bending O Crouching O Balancing N Climbing N Crawling N Kneeling N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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