Qcells North America
Sr. Counsel, Real Estate
Qcells North America is seeking a Senior Counsel to join a collegial team of 13 legal professionals. The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and is primarily located in Teaneck, NJ with remote consideration for exceptional candidates.
Base Pay Range $180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
Description Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is looking for a Senior Counsel. You will support commercial, community and industrial (CC&I) solar and storage project development and financing, project acquisitions and sales, solar asset management, operations and maintenance, solar project engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), M&A, financing, real estate, regulatory and dispute resolution/litigation. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in real estate matters.
Responsibilities
Negotiate various real estate‑related agreements, including option agreements, lease agreements and easements.
Review and advise on title and survey documents to support the development of solar energy and battery storage projects in various states.
Work with title companies and surveyors to ensure timely project deliverables.
Lead the real estate portion of the due diligence process for various project acquisitions and sales transactions and in preparation for project financings.
Provide legal advice on real estate topics (including changes in law and emerging trends) for renewable energy projects.
Assist the Assistant General Counsel in negotiating, drafting and reviewing various power purchase, construction, C&I and utilities‑scale project development, M&A, financing, and related documents.
Supervise and manage outside counsel as needed.
Create legal and commercial forms and processes and educate the business on important legal and commercial matters.
Required Qualifications
5+ years experience.
Top law firm training preferred.
In‑house experience, preferably with a broad range of responsibilities.
Strong background in real estate matters preferred.
Experience working for a renewable project development business preferred.
Experience with federal, state and/or permitting issues is a plus.
JD from a top law school preferred.
Membership in at least one state bar.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands Mobility: Standing 20%, Sitting 70%, Walking 10%. Strength: Pulling, pushing, carrying, lifting up to 10 pounds. Dexterity: Typing frequently, handling frequently, reaching frequently. Agility: Turning frequently, twisting frequently, bending occasionally, crouching occasionally, balancing none, climbing none, crawling none, kneeling none.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Base Pay Range $180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
Description Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. is looking for a Senior Counsel. You will support commercial, community and industrial (CC&I) solar and storage project development and financing, project acquisitions and sales, solar asset management, operations and maintenance, solar project engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), M&A, financing, real estate, regulatory and dispute resolution/litigation. Special consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in real estate matters.
Responsibilities
Negotiate various real estate‑related agreements, including option agreements, lease agreements and easements.
Review and advise on title and survey documents to support the development of solar energy and battery storage projects in various states.
Work with title companies and surveyors to ensure timely project deliverables.
Lead the real estate portion of the due diligence process for various project acquisitions and sales transactions and in preparation for project financings.
Provide legal advice on real estate topics (including changes in law and emerging trends) for renewable energy projects.
Assist the Assistant General Counsel in negotiating, drafting and reviewing various power purchase, construction, C&I and utilities‑scale project development, M&A, financing, and related documents.
Supervise and manage outside counsel as needed.
Create legal and commercial forms and processes and educate the business on important legal and commercial matters.
Required Qualifications
5+ years experience.
Top law firm training preferred.
In‑house experience, preferably with a broad range of responsibilities.
Strong background in real estate matters preferred.
Experience working for a renewable project development business preferred.
Experience with federal, state and/or permitting issues is a plus.
JD from a top law school preferred.
Membership in at least one state bar.
Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands Mobility: Standing 20%, Sitting 70%, Walking 10%. Strength: Pulling, pushing, carrying, lifting up to 10 pounds. Dexterity: Typing frequently, handling frequently, reaching frequently. Agility: Turning frequently, twisting frequently, bending occasionally, crouching occasionally, balancing none, climbing none, crawling none, kneeling none.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Legal
Industries Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Qcells North America by 2x.
You may view your privacy rights by reviewing Qcells' Privacy Policy or by contacting our HR team for a copy.
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