Renewable Energy Mid/Senior Level Real Estate Attorney

Clean Energy Counsel, a mission-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition away from fossil fuels, seeks to hire a highly qualified mid/senior-level Real Estate associate with excellent law firm experience and academic credentials to join our firm.  We are looking for an attorney who can independently lead and support on all aspects of real estate transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting legal documents, reviewing title and survey, researching relevant legal issues, and leading/coordinating the closing process.

This position is fully remote – as a distributed law firm, we offer the opportunity to work remotely from wherever you are licensed to practice law.

Experience and Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 6-9 years’ experience in the Real Estate practice of a recognized national or regional law firm and a demonstrated interest in and desire to serve the clean energy industry. 
• Hands-on experience leading real estate transactions, including due diligence, title and survey, drafting site control documents, and supporting deal teams on the real estate aspects of financing and M&A transactions.
• Strong deal management, organization, drafting, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a remote work environment.
• Admission to and in good standing with the Bar of the applicant’s state of residence.
• Dedication to the firm’s mission.
• Experience working on Real Estate and related transactions in the clean energy industry.
• Knowledge of and experience with areas of federal, state and local law and regulation applicable to the clean energy transition.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support our team on Real Estate transactions in the renewable energy field.
• Review title and survey for potential projects;
• Draft and review leases, easements, purchase agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
• Collaborate with clients, CEC colleagues, and other professionals on Real Estate matters.
• Coordinate and lead Real Estate due diligence reviews and transactional documentation.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Firm management.

Benefits

• 1,200 annual billable hour requirement, with an hourly bonus for exceeding such requirement
• Base salary of $235,000+. The base salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.
• Annual merit bonuses
• Fully remote work environment.
• 401(k), including firm profit-sharing matching
• Dental/Health/Vision/Rx insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Who We Are

At Clean Energy Counsel, we provide the legal power to get sustainable projects developed, financed and built – because speeding our transition away from fossil fuels is how we change the world’s trajectory for the better.  Our team of attorneys gets deals closed and projects built because we care. Advancing clean energy isn’t just our job—it’s our hope for the future.  Clean Energy Counsel gives attorneys the opportunity to do sophisticated, meaningful, industry-advancing work, all while leading a more balanced life in a work culture that values collaboration and respect. For clients, this translates to an extraordinary level of care, brought to bear for common cause.  As the only mission-driven law firm solely focused on renewable energy, Clean Energy Counsel carries forward its unique model of advancing a sustainable future with sustainable law.

Our singular focus attracts the best talent in the industry, and we’ve built a deep and diverse bench of industry veterans who are passionate about their work and value our culture of respect and support. 

We represent a diverse range of renewable energy project developers, investors, suppliers and service providers across a full spectrum of technologies, including solar, energy storage, wind, energy efficiency, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, waste to value, and sustainable infrastructure and materials - from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups.  

Come as you are!

Our deep-rooted commitment to diversity and inclusion drives our ability to attract high-performing attorneys with diverse experience and perspectives who value a supportive work culture based on care and respect.  That includes providing equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.