Assistant General Counsel

RWE Clean Energy LLC

To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area

Legal / Compliance

Remuneration : Exempt

The Assistant General Counsel will provide legal support to the U.S. renewable energy business team with a focus on certain areas of the United States as determined by management.

Work will be dedicated to the provision of legal advice associated with real estate topics in connection with the preparation and negotiation of a wide variety of real estate documents required for the development and construction of renewable energy projects e.g. lease agreements easements purchase options co-tenancy agreements shared facilities agreements and crossing agreements.

Work will include review of title documents resolution of title issues negotiation of title insurance policies and related topics together with the ability to work with support staff and other business partners collaboratively to support the Companys real estate developers in the acquisition of land & development rights for prospective renewable energy projects.

Work will also include significant support and assistance in the discretionary local and state zoning processes and permitting requirements for renewable development project.

Position requires (a) close alignment and cooperation with the Companys Legal Departments teams in Austin Texas and Chicago Illinois (which may include travel 5% of the time) (b) close alignment with the business partners that the Legal Department supports and (c) demonstrated ability to apply a practical rather than theoretical focus to legal issues with a view to finding viable business solutions to those legal issues.

Role Responsibilities

Provide real estate and permitting legal support for the North American renewable energy business team (BESS wind & solar) in connection with the development construction and operation of renewable energy projects in the United States

Provide legal advice associated with land use permitting and real estate topics in connection with the development construction and operation of renewable energy projects. Work will include (a) reviewing drafting and negotiating lease agreements purchase agreements co-tenancy agreements shared facilities agreements and crossing agreements; (b) review of title documents resolution of title issues negotiation of title insurance policies; (c) review of ALTA project surveys; (d) working with business teams and other functional teams and local state and federal agencies on topics related to permitting land use and zoning

Advise legal leadership and other stakeholders during operations identifying site control obligations and timing elements related to project operations including advising on the impact of third-party request ownership changes requests to release land etc.

Provide real estate and permitting support on mergers acquisitions divestitures and other strategic transactions from inception through closing including the review of transaction documents purchase agreements disclosure schedules and other ancillary contracts Develop and maintain templates and processes to streamline transaction execution and improve efficiency

Conduct legal due diligence identify risks and liabilities and provide practical recommendations to mitigate those risks including legal advice associated with land use permitting and real estate topics in connection with the development construction and operation of renewable energy projects

Mentor junior attorneys and other legal staff in the real estate and permitting department

Support tax equity financing efforts by preparing diligence materials managing datarooms and contributing to transaction documents and disclosure schedules in coordination with the structured finance team

Ability to work with legal support staff collaboratively utilizing a land management software to support the business teams in the acquisition of land rights for the development construction and operation of renewable energy projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance tax HR compliance operations and business leadership) to ensure projects are aligned with strategic objectives

Manage and oversee outside counsel for overflow work ensuring cost-effective and timely legal support

Collaborate with and delegate to paralegals real estate specialists and administrative staff to ensure efficient workflow and task distribution

Paramount is the ability to see the big picture as to how real estate and permitting risks fit into the overall project lifecycle and risk review thus an understanding of interconnection energy marketing environmental regulatory and procurement topics are all necessary to be successful in this role

Job Requirements and Experiences

J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree from a U.S. university

Admission to a state bar in the United States

Minimum 10 years experience as a real estate lawyer with significant experience in renewables or energy projects. Successful candidate are (i) required to have specific legal knowledge and experience in BESS solar and wind permitting and real estate matters and (ii) preferably have experience in some or all of the following areas : energy transmission interconnection agreements negotiation of tax abatement agreements and special use permits

Industry experience : energy-related businesses in the U.S. with particular emphasis on legal work associated with the development construction and operation of renewable energy and / or independent power projects

The foregoing requirements are subject to change and interested applicants are encouraged to apply or reapply for available positions. Hiring Manager may consider applicants with greater or lesser experience than that specified in the foregoing described requirements

Strong interpersonal and relationship-management skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams external counsel title companies surveyors utilities and counterparties

Highly organized with the ability to coordinate multiple projects manage competing priorities and ensure timely achievement of critical real estate and permitting milestones

Adaptable and effective in rapidly changing environments

Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company

Goal-oriented and resourceful with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify practical solutions to complex real estate and permitting challenges

Proven ability to empathize build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations including New York California Chicago and Austin

Must be able to sit walk or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $190000 - $235000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates education & work experience training & certifications and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered

Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

Key Skills

General Counsel,Legal Case Management,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Legal Counsel,Legal Research,Securities Law,Employment & Labor Law,Real Estate Law,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

Monthly Salary Salary : 190000 - 235000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

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