Energy & Infrastructure - Real Estate Associate

A law firm seeks a skilled Real Estate Associate to join its Energy & Infrastructure practice in New York City, NY. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors, focusing on real estate aspects of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of real estate experience and be eager to engage with clients across various stages of the project lifecycle, including development, due diligence, and M&A transactions.

Duties:

• Advise clients on real estate issues related to energy and infrastructure projects, including title and survey matters.
• Support transactions across the full project lifecycle, from development through to M&A and financing.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients on complex real estate aspects of energy projects, especially within the renewable energy sector.
• Conduct due diligence, review project documentation, and provide legal guidance on title, survey, and land use issues.
• Assist with the structuring and negotiation of agreements, including those related to debt and tax equity financing for energy projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient legal support throughout all stages of energy and infrastructure development.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant real estate experience, with a preference for experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Proven expertise in title and survey matters, particularly within energy-related projects.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Membership to the New York State Bar is required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the New York State Bar is required.

Skills:

• Expertise in real estate law, particularly in energy, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and excellent time management skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental health support and family care benefits.
• Disability benefits, long-term care insurance, and health savings accounts.
• 401(k) program and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) program, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment with professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.