Position Summary

Our client is seeking a real estate paralegal to support project development pipeline from site acquisition to construction. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting, reviewing, and compiling documents relating to acquiring or leasing land for renewable energy projects.

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Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting site control documents, licenses, easements, etc.

• Work with development and finance teams to assist with land issues and document with landowners

• Perform real estate related due diligence, including preparing abstracts of relevant site control documents

• Assist with any land closings, including preparing and compiling documents

• Assist in preparing and maintaining closing checklists

• Review title and survey for development projects for any fatal flaws, including reading and analyzing underlying title documents and proofing legal descriptions

• Create an action items list and resolve any title issues/defects on any development projects in preparation of financings

• Coordinate revisions to title commitments and surveys to address financing party comments

• Manage and oversee with finance team any real estate diligence, comments, and revisions to title and survey requested by financing parties in a timely manner

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.

• Self-starter with ability to manage matters from commencement to final resolution.

• Strong organization and matter management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

Education / Professional Experience

• B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited college or university

• Prior experience in renewable energy or commercial real estate preferred, but not required.

• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Experience working with Data rooms such as Box, DropBox and SharePoint.