Application Guide

How to Apply for Sr. Real Estate Counsel - Renewables

at Unison Infrastructure

🏢 About Unison Infrastructure

Unison Infrastructure is a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure, having deployed over $1.3 billion since 2003. They focus on long-term, value-add investments in renewable energy real estate, offering a unique blend of financial expertise and operational support to their portfolio companies. Working here means contributing to the growth of renewable energy assets in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

About This Role

As Sr. Real Estate Counsel, you will lead the legal side of originating and closing renewable energy real estate deals across the US. Your work directly impacts the company's ability to acquire and manage solar, wind, and battery projects, ensuring smooth transactions from due diligence to closing. This role is pivotal in bridging communication between pricing, origination, legal, and management teams.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start your day reviewing emails from the origination team about new deal opportunities, then jump into a call with a developer to negotiate key lease terms. Afternoon might involve drafting a term sheet for a solar project in Texas while coordinating with the pricing team on underwriting assumptions, wrapping up with a status update to management on the deal pipeline.

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🎯 Who Unison Infrastructure Is Looking For

  • A commercial real estate attorney with 6-12 years of experience, ideally split between a mid-to-large law firm and in-house at a renewable energy developer.
  • Deep understanding of solar, wind, and battery project financing, development, and operations, including lease structures and PPA negotiations.
  • Proven ability to manage a nationwide deal pipeline, prioritize multiple transactions, and facilitate cross-functional dialogue.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with a JD and active bar membership in at least one US state.

📝 Tips for Applying to Unison Infrastructure

1

Highlight specific renewable energy real estate transactions you've closed, detailing your role in drafting and negotiating documents like ground leases, easements, and PPAs.

2

Quantify your experience, e.g., 'Managed a pipeline of 20+ solar projects totaling 500 MW across 10 states.'

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Emphasize your ability to work remotely and independently, as this is a fully remote role with a lean team.

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Tailor your resume to show progression from law firm to in-house, demonstrating business acumen and deal management skills.

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Include examples of cross-functional collaboration, such as coordinating with finance, origination, and engineering teams.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience in renewable energy real estate, specifically with solar, wind, or battery projects.', 'Your ability to manage a high volume of deals across multiple states simultaneously.', 'Your comfort with remote work and self-driven project management.', "Your enthusiasm for Unison's mission of funding sustainable infrastructure and their track record since 2003."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Unison's portfolio of investments on their website to understand the types of projects they fund (solar, wind, battery).
  • → Read recent press releases or news about Unison's deals to grasp their current focus and market positioning.
  • → Understand the competitive landscape of renewable energy real estate investors and how Unison differentiates itself.
  • → Check LinkedIn for current employees in similar roles to understand team structure and culture.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a complex renewable energy real estate deal you led, from origination to closing.
2 How do you prioritize and manage multiple deals across different states with varying timelines?
3 Describe a time you had to negotiate a difficult ground lease or easement. What was the outcome?
4 How do you stay updated on changes in renewable energy regulations and their impact on real estate transactions?
5 Why Unison Infrastructure specifically, and how do you see this role contributing to their growth?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning renewable energy or specific deal experience.
  • Failing to demonstrate remote work readiness—emphasize self-discipline and communication tools you use.
  • Overlooking the requirement for both law firm and in-house experience; if you lack one, explain how your background compensates.

📅 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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