Senior Legal Counsel - Development and Real Estate

Job Summary The Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate and Development will provide legal support across the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, focusing on development‑stage legal matters and real estate transactions. The role supports Renewables NA by advising on project origination, development, construction, financing, acquisition, disposition, and operation, with emphasis on site control, land use, title, permitting, and development risk management. Location: Downtown Houston; hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote. Responsibilities Negotiate and manage real estate and development agreements (leases, easements, rights‑of‑way, access, surface use, road use, crossing, mineral waivers, purchase and sale). Advise on permitting, zoning, environmental compliance, regulatory approvals, interconnection, and development procedures. Provide legal support for development‑stage activities and financing transactions, including tax equity, minority equity, and project financing. Conduct and oversee title, survey, and real estate due diligence; manage title insurance coverage and claims. Identify and communicate material development and real estate risks to business stakeholders. Maintain real estate records and documentation, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with internal governance. Coordinate with internal teams (origination, development, construction, finance, tax, regulatory) and manage outside counsel, including scoping, budgeting, and supervision. Conduct legal research and provide practical, business‑oriented legal guidance in a fast‑paced transactional environment. Support other legal matters and projects as assigned by the General Counsel. Qualifications Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school. Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state, preferably Texas. 7–10 years of experience negotiating, reviewing, preparing, and drafting real estate, survey, and title related documents and agreements. Strong title, survey, and real estate due diligence experience. Experience in development and real estate aspects of project finance, non‑recourse debt, and tax equity investments. Experience in renewable power generation real estate matters is a plus. Strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills. Attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with MS Office Suite. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Initiative, flexibility, and strong teamwork orientation. Equal Opportunity Statement Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr