In-House Real Estate & Project Development Counsel

In-House Real Estate & Project Development Attorney Are you a commercial real estate attorney who wants to trade billable hours for a front-row seat on deals that build real infrastructure? Do you thrive on title and survey work, know a purchase and sale agreement inside and out, and want your legal advice to directly shape how projects get built? If so, this could be your next move. Latitude is working with a company in the renewable energy space that is adding an Associate Legal Counsel to its Real Estate and Project Development team in Nashville. The attorney we are looking for brings 6+ years of real estate experience, a track record of independently leading site control and land use transactions, and the readiness to serve as a trusted advisor to project development, external affairs, and project finance teams. This is a hands-on role: expect to manage purchase options, easements, and closings from start to finish, with real ownership over your deal flow. Successful candidates will have the ability to run deals independently, with minimal supervision or direction. The ideal (and strongly preferred) candidate will be able to work at the company's office location in Nashville, TN. Remote candidates must have 6+ years of commercial real estate experience, including substantial work with renewable energy clients. Basic Requirements for the In-House Real Estate & Project Development Attorney 6+ years of real estate experience at a top-tier law firm or comparable in-house legal department Substantial, independent experience with purchase and sale transactions, title and survey review, and closing Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional business teams Renewable energy experience is a plus, but not required Active bar admission in good standing in at least one state Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school Outstanding professional references from former supervisors Position Details of the In-House Real Estate & Project Development Attorney Type of role: Permanent Schedule: Full-time Location: Nashville, TN (remote considered on a case-by-case basis) Compensation Pay: The salary range for this role is $175,000 to $210,000 plus bonus. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials. Benefits medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. Permanent Positions Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LATHP 16561 #J-18808-Ljbffr