Real Estate Counsel

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 and finance teams by reviewing, drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, equipment purchase 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.
Negotiate, draft and provide critical review of real estate documents, including lease option and purchase option agreements, leases, easements, shared facilities agreements, crossing agreements, and mineral rights waivers, shared use agreements and title policies. Manage local counsel and title insurers in connection with real estate transactions
Structure, negotiate, draft and review various commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and other third parties, including equipment procurement, EPC, power purchase agreements
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
Cross-team 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
~ Significant experience advising clients with respect to real estate/property
~ 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 top tier law firm
In commutable distance from a Longroad office for hybrid work SanFrancisco,CA, Boston,MA or Scarborough,ME
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.
The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
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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