Real Estate Counsel

Job Title

Real Estate Counsel

Job Overview

A distinguished law firm based in New York City, NY, is actively seeking a seasoned attorney with significant experience in real estate law, particularly relating to renewable energy development. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of land use, title matters, and transactional real estate, and will play a critical role in advising major clients on property development for large-scale renewable energy projects. This position offers the opportunity to work with a nationally recognized legal team in a highly collaborative environment.

Duties

• Guide clients through property acquisition and leasing processes for energy development sites

• Draft, revise, and negotiate a broad array of real estate agreements, including purchase and sale contracts and ancillary transactional documents

• Advise on utility-scale renewable energy projects with a focus on site control and title risk mitigation

• Analyze and resolve title defects, negotiate title insurance endorsements, and collaborate with title agents and surveyors

• Review title commitments and surveys; prepare curative documents as needed

• Support transactions by preparing closing instruction letters and to monitor deal milestones

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on cross-border or multi-jurisdictional projects

• Maintain a high standard of client service, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and responsiveness

Requirements

• 7-10 years of legal practice in real estate, with significant deal-side experience

• Proficiency in handling title insurance issues and site control strategies

• Background in advising on renewable energy infrastructure development is highly desirable

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to broader team efforts

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Strong client-service orientation and attention to detail

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active and good standing with a U.S. State Bar (New York or eligibility for in-house counsel registration in NY preferred)

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of real estate law and renewable energy site development

• Advanced legal research and drafting capabilities

• Strategic negotiation and problem-solving abilities

• Comfort with fast-paced, high-volume transactional environments

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills

• Familiarity with multi-state or international property transactions is a plus

Job Location

• New York City, NY

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans

• Fertility and family-forming support programs

• Mental health and wellness resources, including virtual therapy and coaching sessions

• Paid time off starting at 20 days annually, with 11 firm-recognized holidays

• Paid parental leave (minimum 14 weeks) for birth and adoption

• Vacation stipend awarded upon meeting performance benchmarks

• Participation in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with profit-sharing eligibility

• Access to mentorship and executive coaching programs for career development

• Opportunities for global collaboration and pro bono engagement

• Generous referral bonuses for talent recommendations

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.