Real Estate Counsel
Apex Clean Energy

Posted November 04, 2020

Employment Type Full-time, Exempt

Compensation Base and bonus commensurate with experience

Company Apex Clean Energy

Location 310 4th Street NE, Suite 200
Charlottesville, VA 22902
US


DESCRIPTORS

WELCOME

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 2009, Apex Clean Energy is an independent renewable energy company focused on bringing utility-scale generation facilities to market, from site origination and financing to turnkey construction and long-term asset management. With a team of over 200 professionals and the nation’s largest renewable energy project portfolio, Apex is a leader in the transition to a clean energy future. For more information, visit www.apexcleanenergy.com.

 

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Apex is seeking Real Estate Counsel to manage real estate transactions related to the development, financing, construction, and operation of utility-scale renewable energy projects. This position reports to the Senior Real Estate Counsel on our Land Management Team.

Our Real Estate Counsels occupy a multi-faceted role and provide leadership for projects at all phases of the development life cycle. The position requires impressive cross-functional skills as you’ll have insight into the entirety of the development process.

Our ideal candidate is an action-oriented, hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. This position requires excellent communication and writing skills as well as the ability to balance priorities and shift needs on the go. A passion for renewable energy is a must.

Hours: Full Time
Department: Land Management
Travel: 0%

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare real estate contracts required in conjunction with the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects
  • Negotiate leases and other real estate agreements with landowners and landowner attorneys
  • Review title commitments, title proformas, ALTA surveys and supervise title curative work required to obtain title policies in preparation for project financing
  • Work closely with title companies and lenders’ counsel to satisfy all requirements leading up to project financing
  • Lead real estate efforts related to project finance including responding to real estate due diligence requests from lenders, investors and other financing partners
  • Interact with landowners and landowner attorneys in a manner that projects a positive image of the company
  • Coordinate with GIS, engineering and development teams throughout the development, construction and operation phases of renewable energy projects
  • Provide legal support for property administration analysts, leasing analysts and title analysts
QUALIFICATIONS

  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Admitted to a state bar and eligible for admission to Virginia State Bar as corporate counsel (if not already admitted as a full member)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with large-scale, leveraged real estate transactions, solar and wind energy related experience preferred
  • Strong grasp of real estate contract terms and conditions, and ability to understand and interpret complex legal documents
  • Familiarity with lease negotiations and experience reviewing vesting deeds, entity documents and trust agreements
  • Experience with lender expectations related to real estate documents, title policies and ALTA surveys; familiarity with tax credit equity preferred
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams of internal and external resources
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to project a positive image of the company and cultivate and maintain positive relationships
  • Ability to work in Charlottesville, Virginia (post COVID-19)
BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Deferrals
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Arrangements
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Additional Term Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Progressive Parental Leave Plan
  • Milk Stork Travel Solution
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center - Corporate Discount
  • Company Paid Cell Phone
  • Company Paid Parking
  • United Van Lines - Relocation Discounts