Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables

Unison is a telecom and renewables infrastructure investment firm funded in partnership with Ardian, the global investment house based in Paris, with over $150 billion in assets under management. Unison commenced operations in 2003 and today invests in real estate and infrastructure hosting wireless and renewables tenants in the United States and Europe. The Company is expanding rapidly and looking for talented, entrepreneurial team members to grow with us.

ENGLISH VERSION (Based in Nice)

THE COMPANY

Unison acquires real estate assets across the United States and Europe in the telecommunications and renewable energy sectors. Backed by a global investment firm with over $125B in assets under management, Unison is experiencing rapid growth within its existing verticals while expanding into new markets. The position is based in Nice, serving as a strategic hub for European operations with a strong focus on France.

THE TEAM

The Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (EU), based in Nice, will play a critical role in:

THE ROLE

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Telecommunications

• Provide general support to the Regional General Counsel – Europe
• Collaborate with the EU GC to support internal reporting and business alignment
• Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel to manage transactions from initiation to closing, including under French legal frameworks
• Liaise with brokers, tower operators, and site owners as required
• Coordinate closing processes with external advisors including lawyers, notaries, banks, and other stakeholders
• Conduct legal and real estate due diligence (leases, title checks, land registry)
• Manage, track, and record transactions using internal systems
• Support expansion in France and other jurisdictions
• Provide basic advice on property-related taxes and fees
• Prepare pre-closing reports, closing statements, and financial summaries
• Train origination teams on real estate and regulatory matters
• Draft and review contracts, leases, and notarial deeds
• Oversee the full transaction lifecycle
• Manage and supervise payment processes at closing
• Lead weekly legal coordination meetings

Renewable Energy

• Manage a pipeline of land lease acquisitions across France and the EU and coordinate closing support across finance, legal, origination, and leadership teams
• Oversee lease acquisitions handled by internal legal teams and prepare underwriting analysis for senior management
• Evaluate, structure, and support negotiations with renewable developers for sale‑leaseback and land financing opportunities
• Collaborate with EU and global leadership to develop innovative ground lease‑based products tailored to the French market
• Support entry into new markets, including entity setup, compliance, KYC processes, and transaction structuring aligned with risk criteria
• Provide legal advice on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a law firm and/or renewable energy developer environment
• Strong background in renewable energy and real estate transactions
• Experience or familiarity with French legal and notarial processes is highly desirable
• Proficiency with Office 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Willingness to travel across France and Europe
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong collaboration skills
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for learning
• Proven ability to prioritize deal flow and apply sound business judgment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and analytical skills
• Fluency in French and English required; additional languages are a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a positive attitude

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits

VERSION FRANÇAISE (Basée à Nice)

L’ENTREPRISE

Unison acquiert des actifs immobiliers aux États-Unis et en Europe dans les secteurs des télécommunications et des énergies renouvelables. Soutenue par une société d’investissement mondiale gérant plus de 125 milliards de dollars d’actifs, Unison connaît une forte croissance dans ses activités actuelles tout en se développant sur de nouveaux marchés. Le poste est basé à Nice, qui constitue un hub stratégique pour les opérations européennes, avec un fort ancrage en France.

L’ÉQUIPE

Le/la Assistant(e) General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (EU), basé(e) à Nice, jouera un rôle clé dans :

LE POSTE

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