Energy Real Estate Lawyer

We are currently seeking Energy Real Estate Lawyers to work with our global energy clients. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in real estate law, with specific expertise in advising clients on real estate transactions and projects within the energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients on real estate transactions and projects related to the energy sector, including the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and development of energy facilities, such as oil and gas assets, renewable energy projects, and transmission infrastructure.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and title examinations for energy-related real estate transactions, including assessing property rights, easements, encumbrances, and regulatory restrictions.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of real estate agreements and documents, including purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, easement agreements, and development agreements, with a focus on addressing energy-specific issues and requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Active bar license in the state in which you reside.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on energy real estate transactions, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department setting.
• Strong knowledge of real estate laws and regulations including property law, contract law, and land use regulations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (not Required But Considered Advantageous)

• Experience advising clients on a wide range of energy-related real estate matters, including oil and gas leases, wind farm developments, solar energy projects, and transmission line easements.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory considerations impacting energy-related real estate transactions, including permitting requirements, zoning restrictions, and environmental assessments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to effectively advise clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  
  

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $155,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, Australia and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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