UGE

Senior Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal

UGE$120K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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, including title insurance and lease structures
  • Experience with entity formation, corporate governance, and maintaining capitalization records
  • Strong organizational instincts and system-building skills
  • Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree required
  • Bonus: experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of project acquisitions, including due diligence and closing deliverables
  • Support project finance transactions by organizing data rooms and managing checklists
  • Form and maintain special purpose entities across multiple jurisdictions
  • Draft, review, and manage real estate documents and agreements
  • Coordinate with third parties on land acquisition and permitting matters
  • Maintain corporate records and governance documents for project entities
  • Develop and improve internal legal processes and templates

Benefits

  • Join a mission-driven team focused on clean energy accessibility
  • Play a key role in a growing renewable energy platform
  • Earn an annual performance bonus tied to deal activity and company milestones
  • Access comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment for work-life balance
Full Job Description
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.

About UGE

UGE is a renewable energy company that provides solar and wind power solutions for commercial and industrial customers. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York. UGE has completed over 1,000 projects in more than 100 countries and has a team of over 100 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its work in renewable energy.
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