REAL ESTATE PARALEGAL (INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR)
Nacelle is a purpose-driven law firm dedicated to accelerating the global transition to clean energy. Nacelle provides specialized legal services to renewable energy project developers, owners, and operators in support of the development, financing, construction, and operation of wind, solar, battery energy storage, green fuels, floating solar, and distributed generation projects.
Nacelle also provides legal services to data center project developers, owners, and operators in support of the development, financing, construction, and operation of data center projects, recognizing the critical role data infrastructure plays in accelerating the shift to a clean, climate-conscious economy.
Our name reflects our mission. Just as the components of a wind turbine nacelle transform the raw power of wind into electrical energy, Nacelle’s team transforms client visions into viable, successful projects that promote a sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
We hire people who want real responsibility earlier than traditional law firms offer. Our team is energized by growth, comfortable with ambiguity, motivated by impact, and excited to help build the next generation of energy infrastructure.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Nacelle is seeking a paralegal that shares our passion for accelerating the transition to clean energy to assist with real estate transactions in connection with the development, financing, construction, and operation of solar, battery energy storage, wind, green fuels, floating solar, and distributed generation projects, as well as the development, financing, construction, and operation of data center projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent, detail-oriented, high-accuracy writing skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to project a positive image of the firm and maintain positive relationships.
- Law firm and/or in-house commercial real estate experience preferred.
- Strong grasp of real estate contract terms, and legal and commercial issues relevant to real estate transactions.
- Interest in renewable energy projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft and review real estate agreements, including leases, easements, option agreements, purchase agreements, and other real estate agreements.
- Pull deeds, review property ownership, and draft legal descriptions.
- Review title and survey, address title and survey matters, and draft and pursue title curative documents.
- Conduct due diligence.
- Work with title companies and financing parties to satisfy project financing requirements.
- Draft closing checklists; coordinate closings while tracking requirements and key dates.
- Support project financing and M&A transactions.
To be considered for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to info@nacellelaw.com using the subject line “Nacelle – Real Estate Paralegal.”