Associate General Counsel (Renewables) | Hybrid work in IL, NY, CA, or TX| $170K - $210k base + Bonus
Are you looking for a legal role within renewables?
Are you looking to fast tracked into a manager?
Do you want to work for a global renewables company?
If yes, please read on!
The Role:
The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal support for the company's renewable energy business team (wind, BESS, & solar) in connection with the development, construction of renewable energy projects.
This will by hybrid 2-3 days in office (NY, IL, CA, or TX)
Responsibilities:
- Provide solutions to real estate & permitting issues
- Work with paralegals, real estate specialists, and administrative assistants to delegate and provide efficient distribution of work.
- Expertise working with title companies and surveyors to ensure projects moving through the development lifecycle have proforma and survey deliverables on a timely basis.
- Draft all kinds of real estate documents and be able to analyze areas of disagreement with counterparty and provide practical solutions
- Purchase property for renewable project assets
- Set alignment with other business units such as engineering, development, procurement, and transmission to ensure project development is on time. This involves attending weekly meetings for projects, providing updates and input on open risks with regard to real estate and permitting issues.
- Ensure projects have the permits needed to successfully be developed, constructed, and operated within multiple states.
- Work closely with legal leadership to identify and resolve risks and opine on whether a project should be approved for construction
Essential Skills/Experience:
- 5 -7 years working within renewables
- JD
- Land, real estate and permitting experience
Perks of the role:
- Over 20 days PTO
- 401K match
- Fast track to legal management roles
Associate General Counsel (Renewables) | Hybrid work in IL, NY, CA, or TX| $170K - $210k base + Bonus