Application Guide
How to Apply for Real Estate Counsel
at Unison Infrastructure
🏢 About Unison Infrastructure
Unison Infrastructure is a leader in sustainable infrastructure, having deployed over $1.3 billion since 2003. The company's focus on funding and managing renewable energy and telecom assets offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of real estate and clean energy. Their remote-first culture and national deal pipeline provide exposure to diverse projects across the U.S.
About This Role
As Real Estate Counsel, you will be the legal backbone of the origination and closing of real estate assets nationwide. Your work will directly impact the company's ability to acquire and manage solar, wind, and wireless sites, facilitating the expansion of sustainable infrastructure. This role is pivotal in bridging communication between pricing, origination, legal, and management teams.
💡 A Day in the Life
Start your day by reviewing the deal pipeline and prioritizing tasks for closings scheduled that week. You'll spend time drafting and negotiating lease agreements for solar and wind projects, coordinating with the origination team on due diligence items, and liaising with external counsel in various states. Afternoon calls might include a pricing team huddle to discuss lease economics and a management update on closing progress.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Unison Infrastructure Is Looking For
- A commercial real estate attorney with 4-8 years at a mid to large-sized law firm, experienced in drafting and negotiating ground leases, easements, and purchase agreements.
- Familiarity with renewable energy leases (solar/wind) or wireless telecom leases is a plus, as the role involves underwriting and due diligence for these asset types.
- A strategic thinker who can manage a pipeline of deals across multiple states, coordinating with internal teams and external counsel to meet tight deadlines.
- Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
📝 Tips for Applying to Unison Infrastructure
Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with ground leases, easements, and due diligence in commercial real estate transactions, especially if you have worked on renewable energy or telecom projects.
In your cover letter, explicitly mention any familiarity with solar, wind, or wireless leases, even if tangential, to stand out as a candidate who meets the 'plus' requirement.
Demonstrate your ability to manage a high-volume deal pipeline by quantifying the number of transactions you've closed or the value of assets you've handled.
Since the role is remote, emphasize your self-motivation and experience with virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, project management software) in your application.
Research Unison Infrastructure's portfolio and recent projects to show genuine interest and align your experience with their specific asset types (e.g., community solar, data centers).
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Highlight your experience in commercial real estate transactions, particularly drafting and negotiating ground leases and easements.', "Emphasize any experience with renewable energy or telecom infrastructure, as this aligns with Unison's core business.", 'Showcase your ability to manage multiple deals simultaneously and collaborate across teams (pricing, origination, legal) to drive closings.', "Express enthusiasm for sustainable infrastructure and how your legal skills can contribute to Unison's mission of funding green projects."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review Unison Infrastructure's website to understand their investment focus areas (e.g., solar, wind, telecom, data centers) and recent press releases or case studies.
- → Look into the company's history and the types of infrastructure projects they've funded since 2003 to tailor your examples.
- → Familiarize yourself with the regulatory landscape for renewable energy and telecom siting in key states (e.g., Texas, California, New York) where Unison may have projects.
- → Check the LinkedIn profiles of current team members (e.g., General Counsel, VP of Origination) to understand the company culture and team dynamics.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Failing to highlight specific real estate transaction experience (e.g., ground leases, easements) and instead focusing on general corporate law.
- Not addressing the renewable energy or telecom aspect of the role, even if you lack direct experience; acknowledge it as a learning opportunity.
- Overlooking the need to demonstrate pipeline management and cross-team collaboration skills, which are critical for this role.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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