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Chaberton Energy · 2 weeks ago

Senior Paralegal, Real Estate & Corporate Affairs

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation focused on developing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects. They are seeking an exceptional Paralegal to join their growing legal team, responsible for leading land acquisition contracting processes and managing compliance with real estate contracts critical to project success.

EnergyRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Angelica Chang, MBA

Responsibilities

Review and draft of a wide range of contracts and ancillary documents, including, without limitation, land leases, purchase agreements, easements, memorandums, and other asset management‑related documents

Develop detailed familiarity of Chaberton real estate contract templates and manage contract workflows using contract management software (SpotDraft, SalesForce, SiteTracker, etc.)

Work in collaboration with internal legal counsel to assist in site control negotiations including drafting, revising, managing updated or redline versions, preparing execution copies, and assisting in securing fully executed and notarized contracts

Support the endtoend real estate title process, including requesting new and updated title reports and ALTA surveys, tracking delivery, and organizing related documentation

Under the supervision of internal legal counsel, prepare first drafts of and/or review curative documents such as SNDAs, easements, deeds, affidavits, and other real property documents, and coordinate with title companies and outside counsel to resolve title issues

Under the supervision of internal legal counsel, prepare first drafts of and/or review terminations, releases, extensions, exercises of options, amendments, and other asset managementrelated documents

Coordinate signatures of appropriate signing authorities, ensuring contracts are fully executed by all parties, and collaborate with legal and commercial operations teams to file drafts and executed versions of contracts in applicable locations and systems

Support internal compliance with contract policies and approval workflows, including maintaining checklists, trackers, and status reports

Lead day‑to‑day legal entity management activities, including forming new entities, maintaining corporate records and minute books, preparing officer and manager consents, coordinating good standing certificates, and supporting annual and periodic filings

Support corporate structuring and compliance by helping maintain organizational charts, tracking intercompany agreements and approvals, and coordinating with internal legal counsel to ensure entities remain in good standing and aligned with transaction and financing requirements

Qualification

Real estate paralegal experienceContract draftingCorporate entity managementTitle/survey reviewContract lifecycle management toolsClient service-orientedHigh integrityEthicsDetail-orientedTeam playerEmotional intelligence

Required

Undergraduate college degree from an accredited university

Minimum 5 years' experience as a real estate paralegal or other relevant legal experience

Experience with corporate and/or real estate-related contracts and transactions

Preferred

Prior experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, including title/survey review coordination, curative work, and closing checklists

Experience with corporate entity management (e.g., forming entities, maintaining corporate records, preparing officer/manager consents, and managing good standing certificates)

Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools and/or CRM or project management systems (e.g., SpotDraft, Salesforce, SiteTracker, or similar platforms)

Exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, or other project‑finance‑driven industries is a plus but not required

Benefits

Flexible work schedule balancing in-office/remote (compatible with work responsibilities)

Professional Development Stipend

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans with HSA & FSA Options

401k with Employer Safe Harbor Contribution

15 days PTO with flexibility

12 paid holidays per year

Parental leave

Company

Chaberton Energy

Chaberton Energy is a solar specialized company that develops sustainable infrastructure and renewable projects.

Founded in 2020

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.chaberton.com/

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