Associate General Counsel

Position Summary

The Nautilus Solar Energy Associate General Counsel, Real Estate will play an essential role in supporting, managing, and advising on the legal aspects of real estate and site control matters for NSE's solar projects throughout all stages of development, financing, and operations. This position will be a key member of the legal team. The position reports to the Chief Legal Administrative Officer (and may report to interim managers). This is a remote location, with travel expected 2-3 times per year.

Base Pay Range

$160,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

Manage completion of real estate requirements to meet project milestones within company's goals.

Manage due diligence of project sites : review of traditional real estate documents (title searches, surveys, site control agreements), and real estate-related documents (environmental assessments, land use and zoning materials; oversee title review and curative work.

Coordinate with third-parties : other NSE departments, external legal counsel, project developers, landowners, project lenders and investors, title companies and surveyors.

Prepare and review legal documents : leases, options, purchase agreements, easements, and amendments to secure site control for the development, construction and financing of NSE's solar projects.

Identify and evaluate risks : Assess real estate and site control risks, evaluate magnitude, and propose options for resolution; communicate these risks clearly to non-attorneys.

Coordinate deliverables for project acquisitions and financings : title curative matters, lenders' title policies, title endorsements, and estoppels for debt and tax equity financings.

Miscellaneous real estate tasks for the projects as assigned.

Requirements

JD from accredited law school.

Current license to practice law in one or more US jurisdictions.

3+ years of legal experience in real estate development, with experience in the renewables and energy industries; solar DG or community solar experience is a plus.

Solar project development and finance experience preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Ability to manage multiple projects, and focus on details.

Comfortable working in a remote environment.

Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Competitive Salary $160,000-$200,000

Annual Performance Bonus.

Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by NSE.

401(k) offered with employer match.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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