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RWE · 2 days ago

Assistant General Counsel

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$190K/yr - $235K/yr

10+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is a leading renewable energy company in the United States, seeking an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal support to their renewable energy business team. The role focuses on real estate legal advice, including the preparation and negotiation of various real estate documents, and collaboration with business partners to support the development and construction of renewable energy projects.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Mentor junior attorneys and other legal staff in the real estate and permitting department

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

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

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, tax, HR, compliance, operations, and business leadership) to ensure projects are aligned with strategic objectives

Manage and oversee outside counsel for overflow work, ensuring cost-effective and timely legal support

Collaborate with and delegate to paralegals, real estate specialists, and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow and task distribution

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

Qualification

J.D. degreeReal estate lawRenewable energy projectsZoning processesTitle document reviewNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAdaptability

Required

J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from a U.S. university

Admission to a state bar in the United States

Minimum 10 years' experience as a real estate lawyer with significant experience in renewables or energy projects

Specific legal knowledge and experience in BESS, solar and wind permitting and real estate matters

Industry experience in 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

Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, external counsel, title companies, surveyors, utilities, and counterparties

Highly organized, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely achievement of critical real estate and permitting milestones

Adaptable and effective in rapidly changing environments

Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company

Goal-oriented, and resourceful, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify practical solutions to complex real estate and permitting challenges

Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States