Counsel

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.

$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate required
  • Up to 7 years experience in energy law, commercial real estate development, or title insurance
  • Knowledge of real estate title issues including deeds and leases
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas (other states considered case-by-case)
  • Preferred experience with renewable energy project developers and owners
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Preferred competencies in problem solving, communication, and technology expertise

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal expertise in drafting and negotiating real estate documents for renewable energy projects
  • Assist with permitting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance for wind, solar, and energy storage
  • Draft and negotiate various agreements while liaising with landowners and attorneys
  • Support mergers and acquisitions within renewable energy sectors, including due diligence
  • Coordinate with paralegals on real estate document preparation and title policy issuance
  • Manage external legal resources to ensure project goals are met
  • Handle multiple projects with differing deadlines simultaneously

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a hybrid work model
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Diverse team dynamics and exposure to various projects
  • Flexibility in handling multiple tasks and projects
  • Engagement in meaningful work within the renewable energy sector
  • Limited travel requirements, up to 10%
Full Job Description
What you will do:

Counsel will provide legal advice and support to the Development, Operations, and other commercial teams regarding development, construction, financing, and operation of renewable energy projects across North America.
  • Provide legal expertise and support in the development, preparation, negotiation, execution, and administration of real estate documents for wind, solar, and energy storage projects throughout the prospecting, development, construction, financing, and operation phases
  • Provide legal expertise and support regarding permitting wind, solar, and energy storage projects, including (i) assisting in project compliance with regulatory and permit requirements and (ii) negotiation of project related agreements with federal, state, and local governmental entities
  • Draft and negotiate various real estate agreements and other contracts including communicating with landowners and their attorneys regarding the execution of real estate agreements
  • Support mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and project financings of wind, solar, and energy storage projects, including (i) reviewing and drafting transaction documents, (ii) conducting due diligence on acquisitions, and (iii) responding to counter-party due diligence questions and requests
  • Coordinate with project paralegals in preparation of real estate documents including but not limited to options, memoranda, purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, assignments, notices, escrow letters, affidavits, subordination agreements, and title policies
  • Coordinate (along with project paralegals and the title provider) issuance of project title policies, including reviewing title commitments, proforma title policies, title endorsements, ALTA surveys, identifying and implementing actions to clear title exceptions, and coordinating title curative work regarding third-party rights within project sites
  • Support multiple projects with varying timelines simultaneously
  • Manage external legal resources as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks
  • Additional duties as required


Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

Direct reports: 0

Travel: up to 10%

What are we looking for
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Up to 7 years experience in an area of law related to energy generation, commercial real estate development, or title insurance
  • Knowledge of real estate title issues including deeds, leases, purchase agreements, estates, and real estate financing
  • Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas (other states on a case-by-case basis)
  • Experience representing developers and owners of renewable energy projects preferred
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred


Behavioral requirements:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills including solid drafting skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to be self-motivated
  • Must have high energy i.e. work quickly and produce quality of work over long periods of time
  • Ability to work in a environment with multiple competing deadlines
  • Strong IT skills with a variety of programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Must be comfortable working with a diverse group of individuals
  • Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, efficiency, and productivity
  • Ability to travel as needed


Physical demands & working conditions:

  • Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
  • Reading:Ability to read and write English proficiently. Ability to interpret, deliver, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
  • Lifting:Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
  • Vision/Hearing:Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
  • Speech:Ability to interpret, deliver, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; fluent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary


More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until July 30th, 2026, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity.

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