Lodestar Energy · 1 week ago
Transactional Paralegal
West Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expLodestar Energy is a company focused on developing solar PV projects for commercial and public sectors. They are seeking a Transactional Paralegal to support the legal department in corporate and finance transactions related to large photovoltaic solar projects throughout the Northeastern U.S.
EnergyManufacturingOil and GasSemiconductorSolar
Hiring Manager
Andrew M. LeGrant JD/MBA
Responsibilities
Support structured finance closings and transactions with respect to real-estate and corporate documentation
Help coordinate and manage due diligence by preparing checklists, gathering, organizing, and communicating information necessary for debt financings, merger and acquisitions, and tax equity closings
Work closely with third party consultants to prepare necessary information for financing of projects including draws from development lines, construction loans, and permanent debt financings
Support existing relationships with lenders, tax equity investors, and brokers, responding to inquiries and soliciting information as needed
Entity formation in numerous states, EIN registration, and other legal compliance filings
Facilitate final closing documentation and signatures
Coordinate and review title searches, surveys, Phase I ESAs, and insurance certificates
Organize and maintain due diligence documentation
Drafting and reviewing letters of intent, option agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leases, memorandum of lease, estoppels, non-disturbance agreements
Working closely with utility companies to obtain access and easement rights necessary to construct the Company’s projects
Supporting development team’s permitting applications including assisting in compiling applications, coordinating sending required notices and ensuring that deadlines are met
Assist in preparation of EPC contracts and schedules, ensure COIs and supporting documents are obtained
Coordinate bonds / letters of credit required for construction
Coordinate contractor compliance
Monitor Ground lease compliance and site access
Coordinate with construction team and contractors for items needed for loan/tax equity draws including AIA’s and Lien waivers
Work with legal team and outside counsel on survey and title matters related to construction activities
Coordinate with construction team to obtain collateral assignments, consents, warranties for financing requirements and other matters related to procurement and construction contract management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate or appropriate job-related experience required
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a real estate or corporate paralegal at a sophisticated law firm or real estate developer
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proactive, results oriented with the ability to produce deliverables and meet timelines in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment
Ability to work independently; driven and self-motivated
Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and quickly prioritize, solve problems and respond to team needs
Strong communications skills – both external and internal
Preferred
Experience in tax equity or construction/development (while not required) would be considered a plus
Company
Lodestar Energy
Lodestar Energy is a manufacturing company that develops renewable energy projects focused on solar photovoltaics.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jaime A. Smith
Co-Founder
Jeffrey J. Macel
Founder and Managing Director
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