Job Description

About Us:

We are a forward-thinking infrastructure company dedicated to transforming the energy landscape. Our mission is to acquire real estate and develop cutting-edge solar, wind, and battery power projects, providing innovative solutions that drive the transition to a zero-carbon world. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Renewable Energy Corporate Paralegal to join our dynamic and collaborative team in Houston, Texas.

About the Role:

As a Paralegal, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our legal and corporate operations. You will work closely with our legal team, executive leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless corporate governance, contract management, NDA’s, running a permitting process, compliance, and data room management. Experience in the renewables, energy or construction industries. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that are shaping the future of renewable energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Governance: Draft, file, and manage business entity documents, including entity formation, foreign qualifications, EINs, and annual reports. Prepare resolutions, consents, board minutes, and other governance documents.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders, including board members, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Corporate Transactions: Assist in all phases of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining the highest level of compliance.
• Contract Management: Support contract negotiations, reviews, and management, including real estate leases and other critical agreements.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and manage corporate policies and procedures, ensuring they align with company objectives and legal standards.
• Litigation Support: Assist in litigation and dispute resolution processes, including document preparation and management.
• Document Management: Organize and maintain corporate records, creating efficient retrieval systems and utilizing legal software and databases.
• Operational Support: Collaborate with the office management team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including document organization and administrative tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years as a corporate paralegal, with a strong focus on corporate governance and contract management within an in-house legal department or law firm.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with legal data rooms, contract databases, and systems such as NetSuite, Diligent, and SharePoint is highly desirable.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in real estate, power, or renewable energy sectors is a plus.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with executive leadership and external partners.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism: High level of discretion, trustworthiness, and confidentiality.
• Team Player: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Education and Certification:

• Educational Background: Associate or bachelor’s degree, with a certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred.
• Certifications: NALA Certified Paralegal, Advanced Certified Paralegal, NFPA Registered Paralegal, or NALS Professional Paralegal certification is a plus.

Why Join Us?

At our company, you will be part of a passionate and innovative team dedicated to making a tangible impact on the environment and the future of energy. We offer a supportive and collaborative workplace where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in advancing renewable energy projects that are critical to achieving a sustainable, zero-carbon world.

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