Application Guide

How to Apply for Real Estate Counsel

at Unison Infrastructure

🏢 About Unison Infrastructure

Unison Infrastructure is a specialized investment firm with over two decades of experience deploying $1.3B+ into sustainable infrastructure projects. Unlike traditional real estate firms, they focus exclusively on funding and managing renewable energy assets, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of commercial real estate law and the clean energy transition. Their long-term track record and specialized focus make them a stable yet innovative player in the sustainable infrastructure space.

About This Role

As Real Estate Counsel, you'll lead legal efforts to acquire renewable energy real estate assets across the US, from origination through closing. This role is impactful because you'll directly enable the expansion of solar and wind projects by negotiating ground leases, conducting due diligence, and structuring deals that support clean energy development. You'll serve as the critical bridge between pricing, origination, legal teams, and management to move complex transactions forward.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing due diligence reports for multiple renewable energy assets across different states, drafting or negotiating ground lease amendments, and coordinating with origination teams on deal timelines. You might participate in virtual meetings with pricing analysts to assess project economics, then switch to advising management on strategic transaction risks before concluding with document finalization for an upcoming closing.

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🎯 Who Unison Infrastructure Is Looking For

  • A commercial real estate attorney with 4-8 years at a mid-to-large law firm, specifically experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial real estate transaction documents
  • Someone who has handled solar/wind ground leases or wireless leases (even if not exclusively), demonstrating familiarity with renewable energy or telecommunications real estate structures
  • A self-sufficient professional comfortable with remote collaboration tools, able to manage a national pipeline of deals without in-person oversight
  • A strategic advisor who can move beyond pure legal analysis to assess commercial risks, cash flow projections, and facility viability during underwriting

📝 Tips for Applying to Unison Infrastructure

1

Quantify your commercial real estate transaction experience—specify how many deals you've closed, their total value, and your exact role in drafting/negotiating documents

2

Explicitly mention any renewable energy or wireless lease experience in your resume summary, even if it was a small part of your practice

3

Highlight remote work proficiency by describing how you've used technology to manage deals, conduct due diligence, or collaborate with distributed teams

4

Research and reference specific Unison Infrastructure projects in your application to show genuine interest in their sustainable infrastructure focus

5

Emphasize your ability to 'facilitate dialogue between pricing, origination, legal, and management'—provide examples of cross-functional coordination in past roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with commercial real estate transactions, particularly any renewable energy or telecommunications lease work', 'Examples of managing deal pipelines and coordinating between legal, business, and financial teams', "Why you're drawn to sustainable infrastructure and Unison's specific approach (reference their deployed capital or project types)", "How you've successfully worked remotely while handling complex legal matters"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Unison's portfolio of renewable energy projects—look for specific solar/wind developments they've funded
  • → Their investment approach and criteria (available through press releases or investor materials)
  • → The leadership team's background in infrastructure and real estate
  • → Recent news about sustainable infrastructure policy changes that might impact their business

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with solar/wind ground leases—what specific provisions did you negotiate and why?
2 How do you conduct due diligence on renewable energy assets, particularly assessing lease terms and projected cash flows?
3 Describe a time you had to facilitate dialogue between legal, pricing, and origination teams on a complex real estate deal
4 What challenges have you faced in remote deal management and how did you overcome them?
5 How would you approach underwriting a solar farm lease for Unison, considering both legal risks and commercial viability?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting as a generalist without emphasizing specific commercial real estate transaction experience
  • Failing to demonstrate remote work competence or technological fluency
  • Showing no knowledge of renewable energy real estate or Unison's specific focus on sustainable infrastructure

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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