Real Estate Counsel
About The Position
New Leaf Energy is an experienced clean energy developer that partners with landowners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to accelerate the transition to a world powered by renewable energy. We identify high-value sites, work with landowners and local communities to develop them, and partner with long-term asset owners to bring the most impactful clean energy projects to life. New Leaf Energy is seeking a Real Estate Counsel to join our team! You will support and advise the company’s project developers, engineers and project finance professionals relating to real estate development activities for a large portfolio of commercial photovoltaic solar projects, energy storage projects and wind projects spanning more than 18 states. This role requires knowledge, skills, character, and a solutions-oriented approach. This position may be filled out of our Lowell, MA; Boston, MA; Troy, NY; Oakland, CA; or Chicago, IL offices. We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and are free to work from the office or home on other days.
Requirements
- Law degree and strong academic record from a leading ABA-accredited law school;
- At least 4 years of substantial, relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm, sophisticated corporate legal department or combination of the two;
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating site leases, easements, and other real estate contracts;
- Experience reviewing title and survey, clearing title exceptions, and obtaining final title commitments and title policies;
- Experience with reviewing ALTA surveys;
- Experience with the real estate-related requirements of parties that finance the development and construction of renewable energy projects;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Attention to detail with strong written and oral communication skills;
- Passion for accelerating the adoption of renewable energy;
- Licensed to practice law in any state.
Responsibilities
- Lead in drafting, negotiating, and revising option and lease agreements, options to purchase, easements, development agreements, decommissioning bonds, amendments, referral agreements, assignment agreements and other real estate related documents;
- Identify and implement measures to improve the quality and efficiency of the company's processes relating to obtaining of site control, due diligence, and closing on the sale of development assets;
- Assist with and oversee the review and summary of title reports, underlying title documents, and ALTA surveys, and draft various title curative instruments;
- Advise Project Finance and Project Development teams regarding the impact of real estate matters on financeability of projects;
- Negotiate with buyers, lenders, and title companies to resolve all real estate issues to close out projects;
- Draft, negotiate, and revise various master services agreements;
- Supervise outside counsel as necessary;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
- A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
- An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Professional development and education assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
