Associate Legal Counsel, Real Estate and Project Development

Silicon Ranch$90K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school with active bar admission in at least one state.
  • 4-7 years of experience as a real estate attorney in a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
  • Expertise in real estate purchase and sale transactions and title/survey review with a high level of complexity.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and organization.
  • Experience in delivering pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice.

Responsibilities

  • Manage negotiation and administration of site control transactions, including purchase options and easement agreements.
  • Draft and negotiate key real estate agreements for project finance transactions.
  • Advise on local land use permitting and zoning ordinances for project development.
  • Supervise outside counsel while managing significant in-house legal work.
  • Serve as a legal advisor to Project Development, External Affairs, and Project Finance teams.

Benefits

  • Remote work considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Collaborative company culture with opportunities for professional development.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for diverse legal experiences.
Full Job Description
Job Description Position: Associate Legal Counsel, Real Estate and Project Development Location: Nashville, TN (remote considered on a case by case basis) Role Overview: We are seeking a commercial real estate attorney (4-7+ years' experience) to support legal aspects of the Company's project development, external affairs and real estate business functions. This role partners closely with the Senior Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Project Development and Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Project Development, and several cross-functional business teams within the Company to negotiate, diligence, and de-risk the real estate operations of the Company. As such, the ideal candidate is proactive and demonstrates subject matter mastery of title, survey and real estate purchase and sale transactions. The right candidate can independently identifying risk and effectively communicate sound legal advice that is tailored to the practical needs of the Company. Core Responsibilities: As Associate Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Project Development, the candidate will support the real estate, project development and external affairs functions of the Company, including a combination of the following: Site Control Transactions: Independently manage the negotiation and administration of purchase options, easement agreements, and their subsequent closing transactions. This includes title and survey diligence and de-risking; closing document drafting and negotiation; and independently managing transaction logistics. Project Finance Support: Draft, negotiate, and administer key real estate agreements and title and survey deliverables for project financing transactions. This includes easements, affiliate ground leases, and complex title and survey requirements. Land Use Permitting Support: Advise and support the Company's External Affairs and Project Development teams on local land use permitting and zoning ordinance review and strategy. Outside Counsel Management: Efficiently supervise outside counsels where engaged, though expect that much of the legal work will be managed in-house by the candidate. General Diligence Support: Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Project Development, External Affairs, and Project Finance teams and provide legal support on broader real estate-related topics as needed in support of the growth of the Company. This may include regulatory, environmental or corporate governance matters. Execution Expectations: As Associate Legal Counsel, Real Estate & Project Development, the candidate will: Manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously. Effectively identify business risks facing the Company. Deliver practical, balanced legal advice to the Company's business units. Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally, with internal and external stakeholders of mixed levels of sophistication. Represent the organization professionally with landowners, local officials, financing partners, and other project stakeholders. Education: J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited US law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one state. Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience as a real estate attorney at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department. Substantial experience with real estate purchase and sale transactions, title and survey review, including experience leading transactions and diligence independently. This position has an emphasis on the fundamentals of real estate and property law, executed at a high level of complexity. Significant emphasis is placed on mastery of the basic tenets of real estate and property law, but executed at a high level of complexity. Renewable energy experience preferred but not required. Demonstrated ability to: Manage multiple priorities concurrently with strong attention to detail and organization. Provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice. Build relationships with internal stakeholders. If remote, maintain strong relationships and collaboration with both remote colleagues and in-office teams. Our interview process: A typical interview process at Silicon Ranch might include the below stages. Please note that we may make changes to these steps as needed, and details will be provided to you early on in the process. 1) Introductory Interview with our recruiter 2) Hiring Manager Interview to dive into technical skills and behavioral questions 3) Panel Interview to assess cross-functional skills and dive deeper into technical skills 4) Executive Interview to answer high-level questions about SRC and the team

About Silicon Ranch

Silicon Ranch is a renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates solar energy facilities. The company provides customized solar solutions for utilities, businesses, and military organizations. Silicon Ranch has a portfolio of more than 135 solar facilities across 14 states in the United States. The company is committed to providing clean energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Learn more about Silicon Ranch
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$100 million
NASDAQ

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