Deputy General Counsel, Real Estate – Battery Storage

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

📋 Description

• Act as a representative for Plus Power’s Real Estate Team to meet the changing real estate needs within Plus Power’s project portfolio.

• Prepare and negotiate agreements including options to purchase, options to lease, purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, crossing consents, amendments, and various other real property contracts.

• Assist the Real Estate Team in resolving intricate title and survey challenges.

• Aid the Real Estate Team during site acquisition closings.

• Collaborate with the Finance and Real Estate Teams to provide legal representation for all real estate issues related to project financing and tax equity investments.

• Guide and mentor the Counsel, Real Estate, enabling their professional success and growth.

• Select, engage, and supervise local and other external counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. is mandatory.

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a top-tier law firm specializing in a commercial real estate practice group.

• At least 3 – 5 years of experience in supporting real estate initiatives for utility-scale renewable energy development.

• In-depth experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on purchase and sale agreements, option agreements, ground lease agreements, easements, amendments, and other real estate contracts.

• Strong background in title and survey examination, risk assessment, and resolution.

• Extensive experience negotiating title insurance policies, particularly concerning energy title policies for renewable energy and/or energy storage projects.

• Proven track record in supporting real estate matters in complex project financing scenarios.

• Significant experience advising on real estate components of intricate M&A transactions.

• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members across various locations.

• Exceptional presentation and writing abilities.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams.

• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited vacation.

• Flexible remote working options.

• Stipend for working from home.

• Educational support.

• Parental leave.

• A vibrant company culture that encourages in-person connections, learning, and personal growth.