Real Estate Counsel

Catalyze is rapidly accelerating the transition to renewable energy by making it easy and profitable to integrate BESS and Solar energy resources into new and existing buildings and infrastructure. As a national renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP), we develop, construct, own, operate, and maintain integrated solar, battery storage, assets for commercial and industrial customers and are a top community solar company. We combine our proprietary technology, financial strength, and industry expertise to deliver standardized, yet configurable systems that meet our partners’ unique needs.  

As we continue to grow and expand our solutions across the country, our team is shaping the future of renewable energy. We are looking for passionate, collaborative, innovative thinkers who want to build a better future and do work that matters. 

We are seeking a Real Estate Counsel with strong expertise in renewable energy development and TE financing transactions to perform project and asset due diligence; support business development transactions; and ensure reporting and compliance obligations are met. 

• A J.D. looking to join a small and close-knit Legal team dedicated to delivering high quality projects through collaboration, communication, and constant improvement 
• An avid learner, curious and often self-taught, eager to expand your skill set 
• Deeply interested in participating in the entire development process—from project due diligence to pre-construction, permitting, acquisition, construction, and assist with the financial close after the system reaches PTO. 
• A direct and articulate communicator who strives to build strong relationships with your colleagues based on mutual respect, while helping to better the process, offer commercial guidance where necessary, and help drive new lease options to close with new landowners.  
• A creative attorney with strong business acumen who knows how to navigate cross-functional relationships and solve problems  

• Work closely with the distributed renewable energy project development team on project strategy, contracting and project acquisition  
• Act as primary liaison with capital markets team and outside counsel to manage real estate deliverables and curative actions required for project finance due diligence and closings 
• Review, draft and negotiate rooftop and groundmount leases, easements, option agreements, purchase agreements and other project site control documents, and administer site control documents during project development, construction and/or operation 
• Review title commitments, title proformas, title policies and surveys and provide analyses, support and supervision for title curative work required in connection with project development, finance, construction and/or operation 
• Provide real estate support for project finance and M&A transactions, including conducting and responding to due diligence inquiries and drafting, reviewing and managing real estate closing deliverables 
• Provide general real estate legal support to the project development team for all aspects of project development, including permitting, interconnection and offtake opportunities 
• Conduct due diligence (research, obtain, compile, prepare, produce and/or review documents, data, permits, environmental, and other real estate-based information), including title documents and/or analysis of UCC searches for project acquisition 
• Identify, resolve, and document process roadblocks for project acquisition 
• Work cross-functionally, communicate clearly with business teams, and take deals across the finish line while minimizing legal risk  
• Manage multiple existing contracts during the project development cycle 
• Provide other legal support as needed 

• Juris Doctorate plus Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing 
• 4+  years of legal work experience in commercial real estate required; in-house renewable energy experience a plus 
• Renewable energy industry experience required 
• Strong fact-finding, drafting, negotiating, writing and research skills 
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as impeccable attention to detail, strong sense of ownership, and accountability 
• Experience managing competing expectations, being nimble, prioritizing effectively, and delivering high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment 
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and manage legal and business risks 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
• Leadership acumen and credibility to inspire confidence among business clients in a high- growth business 

• Opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry  
• Growth and development  
• An extremely flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas will be heard 
• Excellent benefits (company-paid and voluntary): Health / Dental / Vision / Life / AD&D / STD / LTD / AFLAC / Pet / Legal / Commuter / 401(k) with Company Match / Unlimited Paid Time Off and more! 

About Catalyze 

Catalyze is a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets. Catalyze is accelerating the clean energy transition through deployment of solar and storage assets across community solar, C&I, and public sector verticals. With proprietary technology, financial strength, and in-house expertise, Catalyze originates, acquires, builds, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy assets that help property owners, businesses, and communities unlock long-term value. 

Catalyze delivers clean energy solutions that enable partners to optimize the performance of their real estate assets, enhance energy resilience, decarbonize operations, and achieve enterprise goals.  Its proprietary technology, REenergyze®, streamlines the origination-to-operations process, driving the rapid deployment of renewable energy infrastructure. 

To learn more, visit www.catalyze.com.