Application Guide

How to Apply for Real Estate Counsel - Wireless

at Unison Infrastructure

🏢 About Unison Infrastructure

Unison Infrastructure is a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure, having deployed over $1.3 billion since 2003. The company focuses on funding and managing renewable energy and wireless assets, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of real estate, legal, and green energy. With a remote-first culture, they prioritize innovation and efficiency.

About This Role

As Real Estate Counsel, you will lead the legal side of acquiring and managing wireless and renewable energy real estate assets across the US. You'll work closely with pricing, origination, and management teams to close deals, negotiate leases, and underwrite assets. This role is critical to Unison's growth and impact in sustainable infrastructure.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by reviewing a new deal pipeline in the CRM, then negotiating lease terms with a landlord via video call. You'll collaborate with the pricing team to underwrite cash flow projections and draft documents for a wireless lease closing. After lunch, you could conduct due diligence on a solar site, reviewing title reports and surveys, and end the day by updating the management team on deal status.

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🎯 Who Unison Infrastructure Is Looking For

  • A commercial real estate attorney with 4-8 years of experience at a mid to large-sized law firm, specializing in lease negotiations and due diligence.
  • Experience with ground leases for solar, wind, or wireless towers is highly preferred, demonstrating familiarity with the specific asset classes.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable working remotely, with strong project management skills to handle a nationwide pipeline.
  • A proactive communicator who can facilitate dialogue between legal, pricing, and origination teams to close deals efficiently.

📝 Tips for Applying to Unison Infrastructure

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific experience with ground leases, cell tower leases, or renewable energy site control—use keywords like 'ground lease,' 'easement,' and 'ROFR.'

2

In your cover letter, mention your familiarity with Unison's focus on sustainable infrastructure and how your legal expertise supports their mission.

3

Quantify your deal volume and value in previous roles (e.g., 'Negotiated and closed 50+ wireless leases totaling $10M in annual rent').

4

Demonstrate your ability to work remotely by mentioning experience with virtual deal rooms, e-signature platforms, and cross-time-zone collaboration.

5

Include a brief note about your bar admission and willingness to handle multi-state transactions.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience with commercial real estate leases, especially ground leases for energy or telecom assets.', 'Show how you can manage a pipeline and collaborate with cross-functional teams (pricing, origination, legal) to close deals.', 'Highlight your tech fluency and remote work success, as this role is fully remote.', "Express genuine interest in sustainable infrastructure and Unison's track record of deploying capital for green projects."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Unison's website and press releases to understand their portfolio of wireless and renewable energy assets.
  • → Look into their investment strategy and how they fund projects—this will help you align your legal approach with their business goals.
  • → Check their leadership team's background on LinkedIn to understand the company culture and priorities.
  • → Read industry news on wireless infrastructure and renewable energy trends to show you understand the market context.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a complex ground lease negotiation you handled—what were the key terms and how did you resolve conflicts?
2 How do you prioritize and manage a pipeline of deals across multiple states with different legal requirements?
3 Describe a time you facilitated communication between legal and business teams to close a deal under time pressure.
4 What experience do you have with due diligence for wireless or renewable energy sites?
5 How do you stay updated on real estate laws and regulations across different jurisdictions?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic real estate attorney resume—customize it to show specific experience with ground leases and wireless/renewable assets.
  • Avoid downplaying your remote work ability; be explicit about your home office setup and time management skills.
  • Don't overlook the 'technology fluent' requirement—mention specific tools you use (e.g., DocuSign, Salesforce, virtual data rooms).

📅 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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