Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Rhode Island Energy
Job overview
The Real Estate Counsel role at Rhode Island Energy provides critical legal support for property-related transactions and regulatory compliance, impacting the growth and reliability of utility infrastructure.
Responsibilities and impact
The Counsel will provide legal support for real estate matters including easements, land acquisition, and regulatory compliance, prepare contracts, conduct due diligence, assist in closings, manage records, analyze statutes, participate in negotiations, and support company policy enforcement.
Experience and skills
Requires a Juris Doctorate with seven or more years of relevant experience, specialized knowledge in real estate law, and admission to the Pennsylvania, Kentucky, or Rhode Island Bar; preferred qualifications include experience at a prominent law firm and knowledge of the energy and utility sector.
Company information
Rhode Island Energy is part of PPL Corporation, a large investor-owned utility committed to sustainable energy, innovation, and community support, serving 3.5 million customers across multiple states.
Job location and travel
The position may be based in Allentown, PA, Louisville, KY, or Providence, RI, with travel required to project sites within the company’s utility service territories.
Unique job features
This role offers a unique opportunity to build specialized expertise at the intersection of real estate law and the utility industry, contributing to essential infrastructure projects.
Company overview
Rhode Island Energy is a utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to residents and businesses in Rhode Island. They generate revenue through the distribution and sale of energy, as well as offering energy efficiency programs and services. The company is a key player in the state's energy infrastructure, focusing on sustainability and reliability. Rhode Island Energy has a history of investing in renewable energy projects and modernizing the grid to support a cleaner energy future.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your specialized knowledge in real estate law, particularly related to utility operations, including easements, rights-of-way, land acquisition, and regulatory compliance.
Highlight your experience conducting due diligence, preparing and reviewing real estate contracts, and managing property-related transactions to showcase your ability to support infrastructure projects effectively.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Rhode Island Energy's official corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant legal job boards to maximize your application's visibility.
Connect with legal professionals and team members in the Office of General Counsel at Rhode Island Energy on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company initiatives in clean energy or asking about their experience managing real estate legal matters in the utility sector.
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