Transaction Counsel CPACEThe Transaction Counsel is an in-house legal opportunity to assist with the origination, closing and asset management components of C-PACE financing transactions from $10,000,000+. In addition, the Transaction Counsel may, from time to time, be asked to assist Nuveen Green Capital with capital market transactions and possible other lines of business outside of C-PACE financing transactions.
Key Responsibilities and Duties- Drafting commercial C-PACE financing and related agreements
- Similar responsibilities as needs dictate
- Performing legal diligence on C-PACE transactions, including, as needed: review of capital stacks for new development transactions, review of environmental status and documents, review of borrower organization documents, title work, condominium documents, lease agreements, contractor installation agreements, etc.
- Reviewing closing, conveyancing, loan, and corporate resolution documents in connection with transactions
- Tracking transaction tasks, parties, and key dates, and communicating progress to team as issues and tasks are resolved.
- Tracking and following up on post-closing matters
- Coordinating recordation of C-PACE closing documents, amendments, and other documents to be recorded
- Conducting basic legal and business research
- Assisting with the research, development, and roll out of new lines of business
- Supporting capital market transactions undertaken by the Company as needs dictate
Educational Requirements- Doctoral Degree Law Required
Work Experience- 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred
Career Level7IC
Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Required Experience: - 3 + years of law firm or in-house legal experience representing commercial real estate lenders
Preferred Experience:- 5+ years of law firm or in-house legal experience representing commercial real estate lenders
- Experience with Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing structures
- Secondary market and securitization experience
- Experience structuring and negotiating work-outs and drafting forbearance agreements
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Related Skills
Accountability, Adaptability, Clean Energy Acumen, Collaboration, Commercial Mindset, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Executive Presence, Prioritizes Effectively, Stakeholder Engagement
Anticipated Posting End Date:2026-09-19
Base Pay Range: $126,000/yr - $196,000/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
Benefits and Total RewardsThe organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.
