Application Guide

How to Apply for Sr. Real Estate Counsel - Renewables

at Unison Infrastructure

🏢 About Unison Infrastructure

Unison Infrastructure is a mission-driven firm that has deployed over $1.3 billion in sustainable infrastructure since 2003, focusing on renewable energy projects. They offer a unique blend of financial expertise and real estate asset management, making them a leader in the renewable energy space. Working here means contributing to the growth of clean energy while being part of a lean, experienced team.

About This Role

As Sr. Real Estate Counsel, you will lead the legal aspects of originating and closing renewable energy real estate deals across the U.S. This role is critical in bridging pricing, origination, legal, and management to ensure smooth transactions. You will directly impact the company's portfolio growth by negotiating leases, overseeing due diligence, and underwriting assets.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing a new deal pipeline and prioritizing tasks. You could spend the morning negotiating lease terms with a landowner's counsel, followed by a cross-functional call with pricing and origination to discuss underwriting assumptions. Afternoons might involve overseeing due diligence on a solar project, drafting documents, and updating the management team on deal progress.

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🎯 Who Unison Infrastructure Is Looking For

  • A commercial real estate attorney with 6-12 years of experience, including both law firm and in-house roles at a renewable energy developer.
  • Deep understanding of solar, wind, and battery project financing, development, and operations, with hands-on experience in lease negotiations and due diligence.
  • Proactive and collaborative, able to manage a national pipeline and facilitate cross-functional dialogue between pricing, origination, legal, and management.
  • Strong analytical skills to underwrite assets based on lease terms, cash flow projections, and operator/offtaker information.

📝 Tips for Applying to Unison Infrastructure

1

Highlight specific renewable energy real estate transactions you've closed, including deal size, technology type (solar, wind, battery), and your role in negotiation and due diligence.

2

Emphasize your experience working with cross-functional teams (pricing, origination, legal) and managing a pipeline of deals across multiple states.

3

Tailor your resume to show a blend of law firm rigor and in-house pragmatism, particularly in renewable energy project finance.

4

Mention any familiarity with federal and state renewable energy incentives, land use regulations, and environmental permitting.

5

Since the role is remote, demonstrate your ability to work independently and communicate effectively across time zones.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience in renewable energy real estate, including the types of projects (solar, wind, battery) and your role in closing them.', 'How you have successfully managed a national deal pipeline and facilitated communication between legal, pricing, and origination teams.', "Your understanding of Unison's mission and how your background aligns with their focus on sustainable infrastructure.", 'Your ability to underwrite assets and assess lease terms, projected cash flow, and operator/offtaker risks.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Unison's website and news to understand their investment focus and recent projects (e.g., solar, wind, battery storage).
  • → Look into their track record of $1.3B deployed since 2003 and how they differentiate from other infrastructure funds.
  • → Research the specific real estate challenges in renewable energy, such as land rights, zoning, and environmental regulations.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key players in the renewable energy space (e.g., operators, offtakers) that Unison might work with.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a complex renewable energy real estate transaction you led, including challenges and how you resolved them.
2 How do you prioritize and manage a pipeline of deals across different states with varying regulatory landscapes?
3 Describe a time you had to negotiate a difficult lease term with a landowner or operator. What was your approach?
4 How do you assess the financial viability of a renewable energy project from a real estate perspective?
5 What experience do you have with solar, wind, and battery technologies, and how do their real estate needs differ?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to demonstrate specific renewable energy real estate experience; generic commercial real estate experience is not enough.
  • Not showing an understanding of the financial underwriting side (e.g., lease terms, cash flow projections).
  • Overlooking the collaborative nature of the role; avoid presenting yourself as a siloed legal expert.

📅 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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