Real Estate Counsel / Renewable Energy

Real Estate and Development Counsel (Hybrid) About Longroad Energy Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision is to create lasting value for our shareholders, communities, and employees by responsibly developing, owning and operating renewable energy projects. We have assembled a worldclass team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US. Reporting to Vice President, Legal, this position will provide legal support for a growing wind, solar and storage portfolio. The Real Estate and Development Counsel will review, draft, and negotiate various project agreements and documentation associated with the development, financing and construction of solar, wind and storage facilities. In such role, the attorney will support Longroads development, construction, operations, and finance teams by reviewing, drafting and negotiating realestate agreements, equipment purchase and turbine supply agreements, transmission service and interconnection agreements, PPAs and REC agreements, consulting contracts and EPC agreements. This position will be responsible for foreseeing and protecting the Company against legal risks and is expected to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Structure, negotiate, draft and review various commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and other third parties, including equipment procurement, EPC, O&M, lease, power purchase agreements Support negotiations, drafting and critical review of realestate documents, including lease option and purchase option agreements, leases, easements, shared facilities agreements, crossing agreements, and mineral rights waivers or shared use agreements. Manage local counsel and title insurers in connection with realestate transactions Coordinate with project development team to ensure project development agreements are financeable Advise project teams regarding critical risk issues in negotiations with various project stakeholders (e.g., landowners, regulatory agencies, governmental authorities, title companies, service providers, suppliers, etc.) Manage outside counsel Assist with maintenance of contract database, including improving standard form agreements, where applicable Coordinate efforts with other corporate legal and senior management staff regarding corporate and project requirements to ensure maximum value and appropriate risk management Identify critical project risk issues and make recommendations Crossteam collaboration and coordination of legal workload with colleagues Law degree required (J.S. jurisdiction to practice law ~4 years of experience in the development of power facilities or infrastructure for an energy project developer or other energy company ~ Ability to identify risks and propose solutions to mitigate risks ~ Ability to handle multiple projects and work successfully in a dynamic team environment ~ Proficiency in Windows environment, MS Office, Outlook, Excel; Additional familiarity in some of the following areas preferred: energy transmission, interconnection agreements, local government permitting, negotiation of tax abatement agreements and special use permits, construction issues and contracts, including with respect to mechanics liens, lien waivers, bonds and decommissioning Experience as inhouse counsel Training with toptier law firm In commutable distance from a Longroad office for hybrid work San Francisco, CA or Boston, MA Personal accountability and integrity Highly organized, able to multitask and manage multiple projects efficiently In addition to base salary, this role includes a corporate bonus. The position offers health, vision/dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, accrued paid time off, life insurance and disability coverage. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for meritbased salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust timeoff policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation. 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