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

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the SolAmerica Energy Legal team as a subject matter expert on Solar real estate and title related services. They 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. 

They will be well versed in solar real estate and title projects alongside the development process. They will also be available for providing notary services to the Atlanta HQ and wider Company as needed. The paralegal will be organized and operate on a priority scheduled based on their project loads. They will have the ability to work cross-functionally and execute on a rigorous deadline schedule.

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 a