Legal BP (U.S. Real Estate / U.S. Energy Focus)
Report Line: Head of Legal and Compliance
Responsibilities
Lead / support drafting & negotiation of LOIs and definitive agreements
Manage and safeguard key deliverables/redlines: cost pass-through, assignability / step-in, capacity accuracy, delay exit & refund
Oversee legal due diligence (real estate + energy), identify and flag risks
Manage cross-border compliance (CFIUS, HSR), coordinate with U.S. outside counsel and external advisors for compliant execution
Requirements
- Educational Background: Bachelor degree, J.D. degree from ABA accredited law school
- 610 yrs cross-border M&A, real estate, or energy legal experience
- Familiar with PPA, interconnection agreements, land titles/usage, EPC & O&M contracts
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and risk management skills
- Fluent in English & Chinese; able to drive complex cross-border transactions
- CFIUS/HSR review experience a strong plus
Preferred
- M&A experience in top law firms, large funds, or energy corporates
- Track record in renewables or real estate fund transactions (Due Diligence & negotiations)
- Knowledge of U.S. energy real estate compliance and industry practices
- Admission to the New York or Texas State Bar
- Attributes:
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with global teams across multiple time zones.
