Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
About us
Clearway energy group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energyAlong with our public affiliate clearway energy, inc., we own and operate over 7.5 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the countryAs we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, clearway’s 5 gigawatts of wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of nearly 8.8 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers todayClearway energy group is headquartered in san francisco, ca with offices in carlsbad, ca; scottsdale, az; houston, tx; and princeton, nj.
Job summary
The counsel, real estate will provide legal counsel and management of real estate matters relating to the business of clearway energy groupThis position can sit in san francisco or carlsbad, ca or be a remote positionThis counsel, real estate will report to senior counsel, real estate.
Principal responsibilities & key results
Provide counsel to clients on matters relating to real property
Manage real estate deliverables for debt/equity financings and m&a transactions, including title curative efforts
Draft and negotiate psas, land options, lease options, easements, etc.
Conduct real property due diligence for transactions and development projects
Manage outside counsel, title insurance and surveyor relationships
Assist other attorneys on projects as necessary
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this jobThey are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Knowledge & skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including ability to work independently; project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus.
Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
Ability to take lead on any responsibilities within the job description
Qualifications
Jd and strong academic record from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law
3+ years of relevant experience at a major law firm or with a sophisticated in-house legal department
Significant experience advising clients with respect to real property matters, with a focus on transactions involving utility-scale wind and solar projects.
Business acumen and excellent commercial judgment
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (h-1b, tn, e-3, etc.).
