What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal position at UGE International?
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.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000