<div>About Us:  East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future.   East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you don’t meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives may be just what we’re looking for.   Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, &amp; collaborative) <a href="https://eastpointenergy.com/core-values/">here</a>.   Title: Real Estate Counsel   The Real Estate Counsel position will provide legal support across the organization with a focus on real estate and development activities. This position will work closely with East Point’s General Counsel and with the Project Development Team to support the ongoing development activities of the company, as well as develop and manage the real estate portfolio of assets at various stages of development, construction and operation. The position will report directly to the General Counsel and may have direct reports over time.     Roles &amp; Responsibilities: <ul><li>Provide legal oversight land management of real estate activities, working closely with General Counsel and Real Estate Paralegal  </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and administer legal processes and procedures  </li></ul><ul><li>Project interface with multiple parties including parent company, board members, outside counsel, and financial partners  </li></ul><ul><li>Interact and negotiate with contract counterparties and their counsel  </li></ul><ul><li>Conduct and manage all aspects of internal real estate due diligence activities  </li></ul><ul><li>Conduct internal trainings for Project Development Team and other relevant business lines within real estate-related focus areas  </li></ul><ul><li>Draft, review, revise, and negotiate purchase and lease options, site leases, easements, licenses, and other real estate-related contracts, amendments, legal notices, and related documentation  </li></ul><ul><li>Manage all aspects of real estate closings </li></ul><ul><li>Provide legal support for real estate diligence and closings in connection with M&amp;A transactions </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with and manage external counsel on real estate-related legal matters   </li></ul><ul><li>Represent the company’s capabilities and image, including potential participation in parent company forums and events, conferences, trade shows, and other business development opportunities  </li></ul><ul><li>Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned  </li></ul> Skills: <ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with audiences with varying degrees of technical/legal understanding  </li></ul><ul><li>Strong negotiation and presentation skills  </li></ul><ul><li>Extensive legal subject matter expertise and experience handling real estate and development transactions, diligence and related matters (sales/acquisitions, leasing, financing, options, easements, title, survey, environmental, land use, permitting, etc.) </li></ul><ul><li>Strong ability to multi-task and effectively address competing priorities  </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.) </li></ul> Characteristics of an ideal candidate: <ul><li>Passion for energy development and the environment  </li></ul><ul><li>Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset  </li></ul><ul><li>Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value  </li></ul><ul><li>Team player and leader, proactive attitude  </li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized, exceptional attention to detail  </li></ul><ul><li>Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment  </li></ul><ul><li>Integrity and accountability </li></ul> Education &amp; Experience: <ul><li>J.D.  </li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of four (4) years of practice in the area of commercial real estate or similar area </li></ul><ul><li>Active and valid Bar license in state of residence  </li></ul><ul><li>Development experience preferred (commercial real estate or renewable energy) </li></ul><ul><li>Energy storage or other renewable energy industry experience preferred  </li></ul> Travel &amp; Time Commitment: <ul><li>Limited travel related to company retreats and possibly industry conferences </li></ul><ul><li>This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.  </li></ul> Benefits: <ul><li>Health, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability Coverage </li></ul><ul><li>Life Insurance </li></ul><ul><li>401(k) &amp; Employer Match </li></ul><ul><li>Parental Leave </li></ul><ul><li>Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays </li></ul><ul><li>Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends </li></ul> Location: <ul><li>East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA </li></ul> This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.   **East Point Energy is an E-Verify Employer**  </div>

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Real Estate Counsel

<div>About Us:&nbsp;&nbsp;East Point Energy develops, builds, owns, and&nbsp;operates&nbsp;grid-scale energy storage projects. As an Equinor company and independent power producer, our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country to build a clean, resilient, and affordable electric grid for the future. &nbsp;&nbsp;East Point hires great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If this position interests you, but you&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;meet every qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply — your unique experiences and perspectives&nbsp;may be&nbsp;just what&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;looking for.&nbsp;&nbsp; Read more about our core values (driven, dependable, &amp; collaborative)&nbsp;<a href="https://eastpointenergy.com/core-values/">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Title:&nbsp;Real Estate&nbsp;Counsel&nbsp; &nbsp;The Real Estate&nbsp;Counsel position will&nbsp;provide legal support&nbsp;across&nbsp;the organization&nbsp;with a focus on&nbsp;real&nbsp;estate&nbsp;and&nbsp;development&nbsp;activities. This position will work closely with East Point’s General Counsel and with the Project Development&nbsp;Team&nbsp;to support the ongoing development activities of the company, as well as develop and manage the real estate portfolio of assets&nbsp;at various stages of development,&nbsp;construction&nbsp;and operation. The position will report directly to the General Counsel and may have direct reports over time.   &nbsp;&nbsp;Roles &amp; Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide legal oversight&nbsp;land&nbsp;management&nbsp;of&nbsp;real estate&nbsp;activities, working closely with General Counsel and Real Estate Paralegal &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Develop and administer legal processes and procedures &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Project interface with multiple parties including parent&nbsp;company,&nbsp;board members,&nbsp;outside counsel,&nbsp;and financial partners &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Interact and negotiate with contract counterparties and their counsel &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct and&nbsp;manage all aspects of internal real estate due diligence activities &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct&nbsp;internal&nbsp;trainings&nbsp;for&nbsp;Project Development Team and other&nbsp;relevant business lines&nbsp;within real estate-related focus areas&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Draft, review, revise, and negotiate purchase and lease options, site leases, easements, licenses, and other real estate-related&nbsp;contracts, amendments, legal notices, and related documentation &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Manage&nbsp;all aspects of real estate&nbsp;closings&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Provide&nbsp;legal support for real estate diligence and closings in connection with M&amp;A transactions&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with and manage external counsel on&nbsp;real estate-related&nbsp;legal matters  &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Represent the company’s capabilities and image,&nbsp;including&nbsp;potential&nbsp;participation in&nbsp;parent company forums and events,&nbsp;conferences, trade shows, and other business development opportunities &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills:&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication; ability&nbsp;to communicate&nbsp;clearly and&nbsp;effectively&nbsp;with&nbsp;audiences with varying degrees of technical/legal understanding &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong negotiation and presentation skills &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Extensive legal subject matter&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;and experience&nbsp;handling&nbsp;real estate and development&nbsp;transactions,&nbsp;diligence&nbsp;and related matters&nbsp;(sales/acquisitions,&nbsp;leasing,&nbsp;financing,&nbsp;options,&nbsp;easements,&nbsp;title,&nbsp;survey,&nbsp;environmental,&nbsp;land use, permitting, etc.)&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong ability to multi-task and effectively address competing priorities &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency&nbsp;with Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Characteristics of an ideal candidate:&nbsp;<ul><li>Passion for energy development and the environment &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Team player and leader, proactive attitude &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Highly organized,&nbsp;exceptional&nbsp;attention to detail &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Integrity and accountability&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Education &amp; Experience:&nbsp;<ul><li>J.D. &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of four (4) years of practice in&nbsp;the area of&nbsp;commercial real&nbsp;estate or similar area&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Active and valid Bar license in state of residence &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Development experience preferred (commercial real estate or renewable energy)&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Energy storage or other renewable energy industry experience preferred &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Travel &amp; Time Commitment:&nbsp;<ul><li>Limited travel related to company retreats and possibly industry conferences&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times. &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>Health, Dental, &amp; Vision Insurance&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability Coverage&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Life Insurance&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>401(k) &amp; Employer Match&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Parental Leave&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Location:&nbsp;<ul><li>East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;This job description is not inclusive of all requirements&nbsp;of&nbsp;the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.&nbsp; &nbsp;**East Point Energy is an E-Verify Employer**&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>

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