Paralegal - SolaREIT™ : Job Details

JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL

DEPARTMENT: LEGAL

REPORTS TO: GENERAL COUNSEL

LOCATION: HYBRID

SCHEDULE: 2 DAYS A WEEK FROM HOME AND 3 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE IN VIENNA, VA (9AM – 5PM)

Overview: SolaREIT's mission is to acquire, develop, & manage climate-friendly solar and storage assets that support the transformation to a low-carbon economy. We are looking for an individual passionate about renewable energy to join our close-knit, dynamic team who is excited by a high-growth opportunity with a well-funded and rapidly growing organization. The Paralegal will have the unique opportunity to work with SolaREIT's partners to close deals and support the deployment of renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate for this position will be detail-oriented, possess exceptional prioritization skills, and demonstrate a positive, results-driven attitude aligned with a strong commitment to achieving goals. The Paralegal is responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver leases, estoppels, purchase agreements, loan agreements and other documents on time, forming and maintaining excellent relationships with solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) developers, outside counsel and title companies. We are seeking an individual with experience in real estate, title work, and/or renewable energy development.

What We Offer: Come work with the best in the business! Our team has over 75+ years of collective experience in the renewable industry. We are a close-knit group, and our culture is work hard/play hard, innovative, and highly collaborative. Every team member is integral in creating and building the future of our company and brand.

· Fantastic team environment with the opportunity to work with a group of highly experienced professionals.

· Competitive benefits, flexible hybrid schedule, and 401k matching program.

· Competitive Salary + bonus.

Core Job Responsibilities:

· Ensure complete documentation for each closing and systematic filing in a timely manner, in accordance with the Company's policies.

· Develop and implement document management system and ensure data integrity (version control, completeness of exhibits, signatures) across the Company.

· Manage and implement the legal components of SolaREIT's diligence and closing processes, ensuring timelines are met, and all stakeholder deliverables are on time and accounted for.

· Draft, review and negotiate estoppels, leases, consents, and other documents.

· Work with the finance team to organize and track key closing items and drive deals to efficient and streamlined close with minimum burden to our developer-partners.

· Facilitate title review, coordinating with title companies and outside counsel.

· Support other legal projects on an ad hoc basis, including NDAs and corporate compliance.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You Need to be Successful:

· 3+ years of experience working in US-real estate closings with title companies, as a paralegal, and/or as a project manager.

· Demonstrated proficiency and success driving smooth closings.

· Demonstrated efficient management of legal documents.

· Renewable energy experience is a plus.

· Bachelor's degree required, PMP certification a plus.

· High level of proficiency with Adobe, DocuSign, and Office 365 (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Behavioral/Cultural Skills:

· A collaborative team player who is driven and enthusiastic about building a company and brand that is ready and capable to scale.

· Possesses the vision and determination to make SolaREIT the industry leader in clean energy real estate financing.

· Ability to define issues, analyze problems, assess risk, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions.

· Interpersonal skills to encourage the team and different stakeholders to move projects forward, with creative solutions and/or bringing internal resources/escalating as needed.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently; self-starting work ethic with an ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

· Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.

· Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with partners and clients, with an emphasis on service quality and delivery of promised timelines.

· Demonstrated ability to manage-up with executive management.

· Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Apply: To apply, send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected] by 02/28/2025

About SolaREITTM

SolaREIT™, based in Virginia, is an innovative real estate company focused on delivering financing solutions for solar and battery energy storage developers. SolaREIT, a minority and women-owned business, was founded in 2020 as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) by clean energy industry veterans with a proven track record in finance, project development, real estate, and community solar. The team is passionate about renewable energy and believes that solar and battery energy storage land financing plays a critical role in expanding the clean energy economy.