Associate Legal Counsel, Real Estate – Project Development

Silicon Ranch Corporation

. Support legal aspects of the Company’s project development, external affairs, and real estate business functions .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate law, including negotiation and administration of real estate agreements, title and survey diligence, and project financing transactions. Capable of providing pragmatic legal advice while managing multiple transactions and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. DegreeActive Bar AdmissionReal Estate Transactions ExperienceTitle And Survey ReviewReal Estate And Property Law Mastery

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Hard Skills

Real Estate AgreementsTransaction Logistics ManagementDiligence And De-RiskingClosing Document DraftingEasement AgreementsLand Use PermittingZoning Ordinance ReviewRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental LawCorporate Governance

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingPragmatic AdviceCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. DegreeActive Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Real Estate LawProject DevelopmentExternal AffairsReal Estate OperationsRenewable Energy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support legal aspects of the Company’s project development, external affairs, and real estate business functions
Negotiate, diligence, and de-risk the Company’s real estate operations
Manage negotiation and administration of purchase options, easement agreements, and subsequent closing transactions
Conduct title and survey diligence and de-risking
Draft and negotiate closing documents and independently manage transaction logistics
Draft, negotiate, and administer real estate agreements and title and survey deliverables for project financing transactions
Support easements, affiliate ground leases, and complex title and survey requirements
Advise and support External Affairs and Project Development teams on local land use permitting and zoning ordinance review and strategy
Supervise outside counsel when engaged
Advise Project Development, External Affairs, and Project Finance teams on broader real estate-related topics
Provide support on regulatory, environmental, or corporate governance matters as needed
Manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously
Identify business risks and deliver practical, balanced legal advice
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Represent the organization with landowners, local officials, financing partners, and other project stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited US law school
Active bar admission in good standing in at least one state
Minimum of 4 years of experience as a real estate attorney at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department
Substantial experience with real estate purchase and sale transactions
Experience with title and survey review, including independently leading transactions and diligence
Mastery of real estate and property law fundamentals at a high level of complexity
Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently with strong attention to detail and organization
Ability to provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice
Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders
If remote, ability to maintain strong relationships and collaboration with remote colleagues and in-office teams
Renewable energy experience preferred but not required