Associate General Counsel, Contracts

Overview 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 position, with travel expected 2–3 times per year. 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); 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. 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. ~ Ability to manage multiple projects, and focus on details. ~ Comfortable working in a remote environment. ~ Annual Performance Bonus. ~ Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability) are 100% covered by NSE. ~