Principal Attorney

NextEra Energy

About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Seeking a real estate transactional attorney to support FPL’s corporate real estate, development and power delivery business management teams. The attorney will be responsible for handling eminent domain matters, drafting, reviewing and negotiating easements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, licenses, relocation agreements and other real estate related documents. The attorney will also assist with project due diligence, real estate closings, title and survey review and other real estate transactional job-related duties. Applicant must be a team player who relates well to clients, management and counterparties, who is self-motivated and who can thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Job Overview Employees in this role participate in complex legal matters and projects and must deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
Licensed Florida Attorney in Good Standing
Experience: 5+ years
Member in Good Standing of State Bar
High School Grad / GED
Juris Doctorate
Bachelor's Degree
Experience: 2+ years

Nice To Haves

Real estate law and electric utility experience
None

Responsibilities

Supports daily operations of the corporate real estate, development and power delivery business teams
Performs transactional due diligence and legal analyses as required by management or business units
Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
Requires clear and concise writing, proofreading and editing for spelling and grammar
Ability to prioritize effectively, work under pressure, handle multiple tasks and meet numerous competing and deadlines
Thrives in a very high-paced environment
Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude
Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
Performs other job-related duties as assigned