Counsel - Real Estate [Hybrid]

Scope of Position

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience.

We deliver grid-scale power : wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power : solar and storage;

asset optimization : technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers : solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

The Legal Counsel is responsible for managing and supporting the real estate due diligence process for project acquisitions / dispositions and in preparation for project financing and supporting business units in land acquisition efforts.

Amongst other things, this position will also support the negotiation, drafting, and critical review of land control agreements (leases, easements, purchase agreements, options, and title curative documents for solar, wind power and battery storage power generating assets developed and owned by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Support the real estate portion of project development (land leases primarily) and due diligence process for acquisitions / dispositions and in preparation for financing.
• Support negotiations, drafting, and critical review of land control and real estate agreements (leases, easements, purchase agreements, options, and title curative documents for solar and wind power generating assets owned by the Company (crossing agreements, surface waivers, .
• Support project development, operations and maintenance, and asset optimization businesses of the Company by providing legal counsel and advice in the normal course of business.
• Support negotiations, drafting and critical review project transaction documents (asset purchase agreements, .
• Prepare real estate related summaries / trackers to assist in project management.
• Support dispute resolution and litigation matters.
• Review and negotiate commercial lease agreements to support the Company’s infrastructure.
• Prepare consulting services agreements, master services agreements, and confidentiality / non-disclosure agreements.
• Manage outside legal counsel engaged to represent the Company.
• Maintain corporate policies and procedures while balancing unique needs of differing jurisdictions.
• Assist and support others in legal department on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• JD from accredited law school.
• Bar from one or more . state bars (preferably Texas or California).
• At least four (4) years of real estate legal experience and prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal department required.

Prior experience in renewable energy sector preferred but not required).

• Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience conducting real estate due diligence for project acquisitions (review of leases, title reports, environmental reports, surveys, .
• Experience with cash and debt financing transactions.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of legal matters.
• Desire to learn about the renewable energy business.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of assignments, work quickly and effectively under pressure and to prioritize activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, mentoring skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, inquisitive and passionate.
• Some travel both domestic and internationally may be required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Requires knowledge of real estate, title, survey, leasing, mergers and acquisitions and financing as they relate to real estate.

Working Conditions :

80% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software / programs), phones, and general office equipment.

20% of time is spent outside of the office visiting regional offices and attending various conferences and meetings.