Paralegal, Project Finance

Description

• Assist internal finance counsel and commercial finance team with preparing and closing project and corporate financings; including data room management, drafting and reviewing ancillary documents, preparing and coordinating disclosure schedules and closing deliverables, updating both internal and external closing checklists, soliciting feedback from internal subject matter experts, and assisting with compliance with corporate policies and precedent standards;
• Legal and administrative support for debt and tax equity financings of utility-scale energy storage and solar projects;
• Support compliance with financing post-closing obligations and the tracking of corporate guarantees and representation and warranty confirmations across the organization;
• Prepare initial drafts, review and update various transactional and corporate governance documents (resolutions, certificates, articles of formation, operating agreements, etc.) with attorney supervision;
• Prepare transaction-specific organizational charts and assist with corporate entity formation.
• Managing correspondence with and drafting of third party deliverables, including reliance letters, estoppels, and consents.
• Enhance internal transaction processes and policies, as well as ancillary document templates for efficiency and compliance;
• Assist with documentation and filings related to external counsel engagement, invoice approval, billing and vendor onboarding process;
• Assist in providing general transactional, administrative and organizational support as needed.
• Assist legal, finance and accounting teams in managing Know Your Customer (KYC) processes;

Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Word, Excel and Power Point;
• 5+ years of experience working in paralegal, law clerk or contract management capacity supporting renewable energy project financings;
• Proficiency working in SharePoint and other virtual datarooms;
• Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or other certification applicable to the role if required in the jurisdiction in which the candidate resides;
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with meticulous attention to detail and high quality of work product;
• Must have the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic, the ability to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills;
• Ability to interact with people at all levels of the corporate structure, prioritize and handle numerous competing demands in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance