Real Estate Counsel
Virginia, United States
Real Estate CounselCompensation: $160,000 – $240,000 + bonusLocation: Virginia, United States (Onsite) Piper Maddox is working with a fast-growing energy developer that’s building large-scale battery storage projects across the U.S., backed by a major global energy company. They have a strong pipeline of projects already underway and are continuing to expand, so this isn’t a “hopeful growth” story - it’s real projects moving forward and needing legal support right now. This role sits directly with the General Counsel and will be the go-to person for real estate matters across the portfolio. You’d be leading negotiations with landowners, guiding projects from initial site control through construction and into operations, and partnering closely with the development team on how deals actually get done. It’s a highly visible position where legal is treated as a business partner, and you’ll have real ownership over strategy as the platform scales. Key Responsibilities Lead real estate legal strategy supporting utility-scale energy infrastructure development projectsDraft, review, and negotiate complex real estate agreements (leases, purchase options, easements, amendments, and site control documents)Oversee title, survey, environmental, and access diligence and manage acquisitions and closingsPartner cross-functionally with development teams, executives, financial partners, and outside counselManage sophisticated negotiations with landowners and counterparties across a multi-project portfolioDevelop internal legal processes, templates, and training to support a scaling platform Qualifications Active Bar license4+ years of real estate transactional experience (infrastructure or energy experience preferred)Demonstrated ability to independently negotiate complex real estate agreementsExperience supporting diligence, acquisitions, and closingsStrong communication skills with ability to advise both legal and business stakeholdersHighly organized with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment