Real Estate and Development Counsel (Hybrid)

Longroad Energy•San Francisco, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Longroad Energy Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US. Job Purpose Reporting to Vice President, Legal, this position will provide legal support for a growing wind, solar and storage portfolio. The Real Estate and Development Counsel will review, draft and negotiate various project agreements and documentation associated with the development, financing and construction of solar, wind and storage facilities. In such role, the attorney will support Longroad’s development, construction, operations, and finance teams by reviewing, drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, equipment purchase and turbine supply agreements, transmission service and interconnection agreements, PPAs and REC agreements, consulting contracts and EPC agreements. This position will be responsible for foreseeing and protecting the Company against legal risks and is expected to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Requirements

Law degree required (J.D.) and must be admitted in a U.S. jurisdiction to practice law
4 years of experience in the development of power facilities or infrastructure for an energy project developer or other energy company
Significant experience advising clients with respect to real estate/property
Ability to identify risks and propose solutions to mitigate risks
Ability to handle multiple projects and work successfully in a dynamic team environment
Proficiency in Windows environment, MS Office, Outlook, Excel; technically savvy

Nice To Haves

Additional familiarity in some of the following areas preferred: energy transmission, interconnection agreements, local government permitting, negotiation of tax abatement agreements and special use permits, construction issues and contracts, including with respect to mechanics’ liens, lien waivers, bonds and decommissioning
Experience as in-house counsel
Training with top tier law firm
In commutable distance from a Longroad office for hybrid work – San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA

Responsibilities

Structure, negotiate, draft and review various commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and other third parties, including equipment procurement, EPC, O&M, lease, power purchase agreements
Support negotiations, drafting and critical review of real estate documents, including lease option and purchase option agreements, leases, easements, shared facilities agreements, crossing agreements, and mineral rights waivers or shared use agreements. Manage local counsel and title insurers in connection with real estate transactions
Coordinate with project development team to ensure project development agreements are financeable
Advise project teams regarding critical risk issues in negotiations with various project stakeholders (e.g., landowners, regulatory agencies, governmental authorities, title companies, service providers, suppliers, etc.)
Assist with financing and M&A transactions
Manage outside counsel
Assist with maintenance of contract database, including improving standard form agreements, where applicable
Coordinate efforts with other corporate legal and senior management staff regarding corporate and project requirements to ensure maximum value and appropriate risk management
Identify critical project risk issues and make recommendations
Cross-team collaboration and coordination of legal workload with colleagues.
Work as a team and as an effective manager of resources, both internal and external

Benefits

health, vision/dental insurance
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
accrued paid time off
life insurance
disability coverage
opportunity for merit-based salary increases
incentive plan participation
eligibility for our 401 (k) plan and matching
comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time
paid parental leave