Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA
COUNSEL
Edp Renovaveis Servicios Financieros SA, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.What you will do
Role Overview:
The Real Estate Counsel will provide legal real estate advice to the Development and Operations team, prepare and review project real estate documents, and assist with negotiations with landowners while ensuring that all pertinent legal regulations and Company policies are complied with. You will also supervise Real Estate Paralegals as assigned by the Associate General Counsel.Main responsibilities:
Provide legal expertise and support to staff in the development, preparation, execution, and administration of real estate documents for wind and solar power projectsAssist the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel with developing, reviewing, and recommending changes to legal aspects of real estate documents as neededPrepare and supervise paralegals’ preparation of real estate documents including but not limited to options, option memoranda, purchase and sale agreements, leases, lease memoranda, easements, easement memoranda, assignments, notices of exercise, escrow letters, affidavits, proforma policies and subordination agreementsParticipate in the negotiation and completion of various real estate agreements and other contracts including communicating with landowners and their attorneys regarding the execution of real estate documentsPrepare checklists and timelines to coordinate real estate due diligence of purchase and sale activitiesSupervise Real Estate Paralegals in their review of title reports, preparation of title schedules to satisfy title requirements, proforma policies, review of land surveys, obtaining of reports from title companies, resolving title issues, and performance of their other job responsibilitiesReview pro forma title policies and land surveys and respond to real due diligence questions in connection with project financingAssist with document compliance by preparing document summaries as requestedApprove real estate documents for execution in accordance with Company policies and proceduresManage external legal resources as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasksAdditional duties as requiredEmployment type
Full-time/hybridWork site
Houston, TexasWhat are we looking for
Juris Doctorate7+ years in real estate handling title insurance, escrow, and power project legal matters including purchase and sale agreements, options, land leases and easements, operating and administration agreements, financing documents, title insurance policies, general liability policies, land surveys, and general litigationLicensed to practice law in the state of TexasExperience representing developers and owners in all aspects of power project legal matters preferredProficient knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office software (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); some knowledge of Microsoft Access preferredCompetency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferredTravel:
Up to 10%Behavioral Requirements:
Solid background in reviewing title reports and land surveys, including resolving title defectsStrong written and verbal communication skills including solid drafting skillsHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to travel as neededStrong coaching, mentoring, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to be self-motivatedMust have high energy i.e. work quickly and produce quality of work over long periods of timeAbility to produce and prepare high volume of documentsAbility to work in a high-pressure environmentStrong IT skills with a variety of programs such as Outlook, Word, and ExcelMust be comfortable working with a diverse group of individualsExemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, efficiency, and productivityPhysical demands & working conditions:
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environmentReading:
Ability to read and write English proficiently. Ability to interpret, deliver, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formLifting:
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 poundsVision/Hearing:
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formSpeech:
Ability to interpret, deliver, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; fluent English verbal and written communication skillsSafety:
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
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Role Overview:
The Real Estate Counsel will provide legal real estate advice to the Development and Operations team, prepare and review project real estate documents, and assist with negotiations with landowners while ensuring that all pertinent legal regulations and Company policies are complied with. You will also supervise Real Estate Paralegals as assigned by the Associate General Counsel.Main responsibilities:
Provide legal expertise and support to staff in the development, preparation, execution, and administration of real estate documents for wind and solar power projectsAssist the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel with developing, reviewing, and recommending changes to legal aspects of real estate documents as neededPrepare and supervise paralegals’ preparation of real estate documents including but not limited to options, option memoranda, purchase and sale agreements, leases, lease memoranda, easements, easement memoranda, assignments, notices of exercise, escrow letters, affidavits, proforma policies and subordination agreementsParticipate in the negotiation and completion of various real estate agreements and other contracts including communicating with landowners and their attorneys regarding the execution of real estate documentsPrepare checklists and timelines to coordinate real estate due diligence of purchase and sale activitiesSupervise Real Estate Paralegals in their review of title reports, preparation of title schedules to satisfy title requirements, proforma policies, review of land surveys, obtaining of reports from title companies, resolving title issues, and performance of their other job responsibilitiesReview pro forma title policies and land surveys and respond to real due diligence questions in connection with project financingAssist with document compliance by preparing document summaries as requestedApprove real estate documents for execution in accordance with Company policies and proceduresManage external legal resources as assigned to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasksAdditional duties as requiredEmployment type
Full-time/hybridWork site
Houston, TexasWhat are we looking for
Juris Doctorate7+ years in real estate handling title insurance, escrow, and power project legal matters including purchase and sale agreements, options, land leases and easements, operating and administration agreements, financing documents, title insurance policies, general liability policies, land surveys, and general litigationLicensed to practice law in the state of TexasExperience representing developers and owners in all aspects of power project legal matters preferredProficient knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office software (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); some knowledge of Microsoft Access preferredCompetency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferredTravel:
Up to 10%Behavioral Requirements:
Solid background in reviewing title reports and land surveys, including resolving title defectsStrong written and verbal communication skills including solid drafting skillsHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skillsAbility to travel as neededStrong coaching, mentoring, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to be self-motivatedMust have high energy i.e. work quickly and produce quality of work over long periods of timeAbility to produce and prepare high volume of documentsAbility to work in a high-pressure environmentStrong IT skills with a variety of programs such as Outlook, Word, and ExcelMust be comfortable working with a diverse group of individualsExemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, efficiency, and productivityPhysical demands & working conditions:
Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environmentReading:
Ability to read and write English proficiently. Ability to interpret, deliver, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formLifting:
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 poundsVision/Hearing:
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formSpeech:
Ability to interpret, deliver, and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; fluent English verbal and written communication skillsSafety:
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
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