Associate Legal Counsel, Real Estate – Project Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Assist with the legal aspects of the Company’s project development, external affairs, and real estate business operations.

• Negotiate, conduct due diligence, and mitigate risks associated with the Company’s real estate activities.

• Oversee the negotiation and administration of purchase options, easement agreements, and subsequent closing processes.

• Perform title and survey due diligence and risk assessment.

• Draft and negotiate closing documents while managing transaction logistics independently.

• Draft, negotiate, and manage real estate agreements along with title and survey deliverables for project financing transactions.

• Provide support for easements, affiliate ground leases, and complex title and survey requirements.

• Offer advisory support to External Affairs and Project Development teams regarding local land use permitting and zoning ordinance strategies.

• Supervise external counsel when engaged.

• Counsel Project Development, External Affairs, and Project Finance teams on various real estate-related issues.

• Assist with regulatory, environmental, or corporate governance matters as needed.

• Handle multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.

• Identify business risks and provide practical, balanced legal counsel.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.

• Represent the organization to landowners, local officials, financing partners, and other project stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.

• Active bar admission in good standing in at least one state.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience as a real estate attorney within a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.

• Significant experience in real estate purchase and sale transactions.

• Proficient in title and survey review, including independently leading transactions and conducting due diligence.

• In-depth knowledge of real estate and property law fundamentals with a high level of complexity.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.

• Skilled in building relationships with internal stakeholders.

• If working remotely, ability to foster strong relationships and collaboration with remote colleagues and in-office teams.

• Experience in renewable energy is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.

• Flexible work arrangements and a positive work environment.