Paralegal, Solar Real Estate & Title Specialist

SolAmerica Energy is a private equity-backed firm who develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed generation (DG) solar projects and energy storage solutions. 

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, SolAmerica has successfully developed and built solar power projects throughout the United States and has a growing pipeline of project opportunities in more than 20 states. 

SolAmerica is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes in attracting, retaining, and advancing employees who will best serve and represent its customers, partners, and communities. 

We promote fostering a work culture of mutual respect and teamwork, ensuring that everyone can grow and contribute at their greatest potential. For additional information about SolAmerica, visit www.solamericaenergy.com.

Requirements

This position will be responsible for overseeing and supporting SolAmerica Energy’s Development and Financing efforts as a member of the Legal team, serving as the subject matter expert on real estate and title related services for solar and potentially other renewable energy projects through the lifecycle of acquisition and/or development, financings and divestitures, as applicable. The Paralegal will work independently on a broad range of duties and responsibilities including but not limited to title reviews, related documents, real estate agreements, project reports and tracking. 

The ideal candidate will be well versed in the real estate requirements and the development process of renewable energy projects, with an emphasis on non-utility scale solar. This candidate will also be available to work in-person at the Atlanta office headquarters on a semi-regular, as-needed basis to support the development needs of the Company and to provide notary services for Officer execution of real estate and other documents, as required.

This role requires a highly organized individual capable of managing competing priorities based on their current workload and the needs of the Company. To be successful in this role, this individual will also need the ability to work cross-functionally with the land team, developers, finance team and others to ensure critical deadlines for the Company’s project development schedule are met.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies, and obtain revised title commitments, title insurance proformas, and final surveys.
• Prepare and coordinate the execution of real estate agreements, such as lease and easement agreements (and associated memoranda, amendments, and notices of commencement and/or termination), landowner estoppels, SNDAs, and various other land and title and curative documents.
• Coordinate, track, and report on the execution of projects, including title searches and title curative work.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks associated with real estate matters affecting project development.
• Conduct analysis, coordination, and procurement of crossing consents and crossing agreements with third parties, including conveying and drafting compliance requirements for/to the Construction team and contractors.
• Prepare first drafts of title and survey comment/revision letters to the title companies and surveyors.
• Prepare and administer contract critical dates, electronic calendaring, and closing checklists.
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings including lease and purchase “closings”, including preparation of closing documents, exercise documents, conveyance documents, closing statements, and other closing documents as needed.
• Review organizational and authority documents.
• Work cross-functionally with the Land, Business Development, Project Development, Engineering, Pre-Construction, Construction, and Operations teams on various tasks from project inception through operations.
• Perform notary services

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s Degree, paralegal certificate preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 7 years of real estate paralegal experience in an in-house legal department or at a law firm.
• Previous experience in the renewable energy industry preferred, but not required.
• Enthusiasm for the renewable energy industry and sustainability (Highly preferred)
• Transactional experience and familiarity with closing mechanics and documentation.
• Active Notary

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Detail oriented and organized.
• Self-motivated and Self-directed
• Ability to manage multiple projects under various deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills.
• High level of organizational skills and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments, and with external counterparties.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend, and summarize legal documents and contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels of the company in a congenial, collaborative manner.
• A resourceful problem solver with the ability to operate autonomously and efficiently, as well as the ability to figure out solutions proactively and independently.
• Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and get the job done in a fast-paced environment/rapidly growing business.
• Willingness to be flexible regarding the work schedule to support closings and to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits

SolAmerica Energy offers a competitive salary, benefits package (inclusive of equity-based compensation) and performance bonus opportunities with this position.

 Our total rewards strategy is designed to support our employees to thrive professionally and personally while seeking to create a culture of work/life balance as we work toward our collective goals as a business.

We offer a monthly stipend to go towards communication expenses and all our health insurance benefits are effective from Day 1. It’s a great time to join SolAmerica Energy!

Third Party Agencies & Candidate Submissions

SolAmerica Energy will only consider candidates for this position while it is active.

SolAmerica Energy will not consider unsolicited candidate applications from third party agencies.