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Counsel - Real Estate

Vistra Corp
Posted Dec 14
Full TimeIrving, Texas
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If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

 

 

Job Summary

This position provides legal services and support to the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to real estate law issues associated with the Company’s operations, including acquisition/disposition, mergers & acquisitions, development, leasing and land use.  Additionally, this position will also provide legal support to the business with respect to commercial and general corporate matters and various development projects.

 

 

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Provide support on real estate and construction law issues relating to operations of the company, including leases, easements, construction disputes, and water and mineral rights
•Provide broad legal support to business on variety of commercial transactions and matters, including plant, transportation, pipeline, interconnection, and power purchase agreements
•Manage, draft & negotiate contracts supporting commercial needs of company

Support corporate development team on strategic projects

 

Education, Experience ​ & Skill Requirements

•Bachelor’s Degree, J.D., law license in Texas (or other state license and willingness to become licensed in Texas)
•5-8+ years of general real estate and transactional experience preferably with in-house experience in energy
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
•Effective negotiation skills and experience
•Broad based understanding of general business practices
•Strong problem-solving abilities

Key Metrics

•Provide effective and timely legal counsel to business with respect to real estate matters
•Cultivation of effective partnerships with internal clients to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving business objectives
•Strong skills in resolving legal and technical issues while achieving the most cost effective, flexible outcome