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New Leaf Energy, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Real Estate Counsel

Troy, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$163K/yr - $190K/yr

4+ years exp

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. The Real Estate Counsel will support project developers and finance professionals in real estate development activities for a large portfolio of renewable energy projects.

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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

Qualification

Real estate lawContract negotiationTitle reviewALTA surveysRenewable energy projectsLaw degreeLegal experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Preferred

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

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

Company

New Leaf Energy, Inc.

New Leaf Energy is one of the leading developers of renewable energy and energy storage projects in the United States—both distributed generation and utility scale.

Founded in 2022

Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

51-200 employees