Real Estate l Counsel

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a lawyer to join the Real Estate practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in representing leading renewable energy clients in a wide range of property development matters. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require excellent writing and communication skills, a strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service. At least seven years of legal experience in real estate is required. Experience in title matters is a must, and experience with renewable energy development is preferred. This opening is for a non-partnership track position.

Position Information: This role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path within a prestigious global law firm, ideal for professionals looking to make a meaningful and lasting impact. While it is not structured as a partnership-track position, the role provides significant opportunities for advancement, skill-building, and long-term career development. Growth within the firm is determined by a combination of individual performance, the firm’s evolving needs, developments in the market relevant to your area of expertise, and broader economic conditions. Team members in this role are valued for their contributions and have the chance to take on increasing responsibility, expand their subject matter expertise, and build strong internal and client relationships. 

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience.  The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $275,000- $300,000.  This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for the position. Bonus opportunities are non-guaranteed and are dependent upon individual and firm performance. 

Key Requirements:

• 7-10 years of real estate experience.
• Experience with renewable energy project developments preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, letter agreements, and other transactional real estate documents.
• Experience advising on utility-scale renewable energy projects, particularly regarding site control and title insurance.

• Experience counseling clients through purchases and leasing of real property, including working with title companies and surveyors in negotiating title insurance coverage and endorsement language and survey specifics.

• Expertise in reviewing title commitments, preparing closing instruction letters, and drafting and negotiating curative instruments to address title defects and other title issues for developers.
• Strong academic credentials, communication, and writing skills.
• Someone in our Austin, Chicago, or California offices preferred.

Additional Information:

• Work on complex real estate property development matters alongside experienced attorneys.
• Gain invaluable exposure to global legal practices and deepen your understanding of renewable energy project development matters.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative firm that values professional growth and excellence.

Location: This position may be based in our Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, St. Louis, or Washington, DC office. Please indicate your office(s) of interest in your application. *A remote position may be allowed for select markets. Please contact recruiting to confirm a remote position before submitting an application.*

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1. Well-Being & Inclusion

Thrive in a workplace that values a people first culture, work-life balance, and overall well-being. Enjoy:

• Carrot Fertility: Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.
• Vacation Award: Earn a $2,500 vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.
• Wellness Perks: Free Peloton app membership, Lyra mental health support (8 free therapy or coaching se