Senior Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal

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.