Senior Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

About UGE 

UGE is a full lifecycle renewable energy development company specializing in distributed generation and utility-scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). We develop, design, build, and operate clean energy assets across the United States — from the first site assessment through to commercial operation. We're a mission-driven team that moves fast, solves hard problems, and is genuinely committed to accelerating the clean energy transition.

The Opportunity 

We're looking for a senior paralegal who thrives in a high-volume transactional environment. You'll be the legal team's operational backbone - managing deal execution across project acquisitions, project financings, entity formations, and real estate matters from letter of intent through closing and beyond. This is a hands-on, high-autonomy role with direct exposure to the CLO and outside counsel, and real ownership of process and workflow.

What You'll Do 

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of project acquisitions, including due diligence, title review, survey analysis, and closing deliverables
• Support project finance transactions (tax equity, construction loans, term debt), including organizing data rooms, managing CP checklists, and tracking funding conditions
• Form and maintain special purpose entities (LLCs, holding companies, partnerships) across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft, review, and manage real estate documents including leases, easements, license agreements, and memoranda of lease
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, local counsel, and government agencies on land acquisition and permitting matters
• Maintain corporate records, organizational charts, and governance documents for a growing portfolio of project entities
• Manage transaction timelines, signature pages, and post-closing obligations
• Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and playbooks as the platform scales

What We're Looking For 

• 8+ years of paralegal experience in corporate transactions, real estate, or project finance (or a combination)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-party closings with minimal attorney supervision
• Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions (title insurance, surveys, land use, lease structures)
• Experience with entity formation, corporate governance, and maintaining capitalization records
• Comfort working across multiple deals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational instincts - you build systems, not just follow them
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree required
• Bonus: experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance

What We Offer

• Join a mission-driven team committed to making clean energy more accessible and affordable 
• Play a key role in a high-growth renewable energy platform, with the opportunity to build and scale the legal operations function.
• Earn a competitive base salary of $120,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience, plus an annual performance bonus tied to deal activity and company milestones.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and work-life balance.