East Point Energy · 5 hours ago
Real Estate Counsel
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expEast Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. The Real Estate Counsel position will provide legal support across the organization with a focus on real estate and development activities, working closely with the General Counsel and Project Development Team.
EnergyEnergy StorageSustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide legal oversight land management of real estate activities, working closely with General Counsel and Real Estate Paralegal
Develop and administer legal processes and procedures
Project interface with multiple parties including parent company, board members, outside counsel, and financial partners
Interact and negotiate with contract counterparties and their counsel
Conduct and manage all aspects of internal real estate due diligence activities
Conduct internal trainings for Project Development Team and other relevant business lines within real estate-related focus areas
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate purchase and lease options, site leases, easements, licenses, and other real estate-related contracts, amendments, legal notices, and related documentation
Manage all aspects of real estate closings
Provide legal support for real estate diligence and closings in connection with M&A transactions
Coordinate with and manage external counsel on real estate-related legal matters
Represent the company’s capabilities and image, including potential participation in parent company forums and events, conferences, trade shows, and other business development opportunities
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D
Minimum of four (4) years of practice in the area of commercial real estate or similar area
Active and valid Bar license in state of residence
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with audiences with varying degrees of technical/legal understanding
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Extensive legal subject matter expertise and experience handling real estate and development transactions, diligence and related matters (sales/acquisitions, leasing, financing, options, easements, title, survey, environmental, land use, permitting, etc.)
Strong ability to multi-task and effectively address competing priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)
Preferred
Development experience preferred (commercial real estate or renewable energy)
Energy storage or other renewable energy industry experience preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
401(k) & Employer Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays
Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends
Company
East Point Energy
East Point Energy is a battery storage project development firm that specializes on front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$3.8M2022-07-12Acquired
2020-08-14Seed· $2.25M
2018-12-02Series Unknown· $1.55M
Leadership Team
Andrew Foukal
CEO
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