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Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (FRANCE)

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Legal & ComplianceAssistant General Counsel
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Overview

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.

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Legal & ComplianceAssistant General Counsel
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. 

Responsibilities

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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

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

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

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

What We Offer

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Nice to Have

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Assurer un support au Regional General Counsel – Europe
Collaborer avec l’EU GC pour le reporting interne et l’alignement avec le business
Coordonner avec les conseils juridiques internes et externes l’ensemble des transactions jusqu’au closing, notamment dans le cadre du droit français
Interagir avec les brokers, opérateurs et propriétaires de sites si nécessaire
Coordonner les opérations de closing avec les parties externes (avocats, notaires, banques, etc.)
Réaliser les due diligences juridiques et immobilières (baux, titres de propriété, cadastre)
Suivre et enregistrer les transactions dans les systèmes internes
Participer au développement en France et dans d’autres juridictions
Apporter un premier niveau de conseil en fiscalité immobilière
Préparer les rapports de pré-closing, les états de closing et les synthèses financières
Former les équipes d’origination aux sujets immobiliers et réglementaires
Rédiger et revoir les contrats, baux et actes notariés
Superviser l’ensemble du cycle de vie des transactions
Gérer et superviser les paiements lors des closings
Animer les réunions juridiques hebdomadaires

Gérer un pipeline d’acquisitions de baux fonciers en France et en Europe et coordonner les closings avec les équipes finance, juridique, origination et direction
Superviser les acquisitions gérées en interne et préparer les analyses pour la direction
Évaluer, structurer et accompagner les négociations avec les développeurs (sale-leaseback, financement foncier)
Collaborer avec les équipes européennes et globales pour développer de nouveaux produits basés sur les baux fonciers
Accompagner l’entrée sur de nouveaux marchés (création de sociétés, conformité, KYC, structuration des opérations)
Apporter un conseil juridique en matière commerciale et corporate

Minimum 10 ans d’expérience juridique en cabinet et/ou chez un développeur en énergies renouvelables
Solide expérience en transactions immobilières et en énergies renouvelables
Bonne connaissance du droit immobilier français et des प्रक्रédures notariales appréciée
Maîtrise des outils Office 365, Teams, SharePoint et Salesforce

Mobilité pour des déplacements en France et en Europe
Esprit entrepreneurial et sens du travail en équipe
Curiosité, adaptabilité et envie d’apprendre
Capacité à prioriser les dossiers et à faire preuve de jugement business
Excellentes capacités de communication et d’analyse
Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais indispensable, autres langues appréciées
Très bon relationnel, professionnalisme et attitude positive

RÉMUNÉRATION ET AVANTAGES :
Package de rémunération compétitif avec avantages attractifs

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Nice, France
Hybrid — some on-site time required
Who can apply
FR

Listing Details

Posted
June 24, 2026
First seen
June 24, 2026
Last seen
June 25, 2026

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Assistant General Counsel – Telecoms and Renewables (FRANCE)