SunEnergy1 · 6 hours ago
Corporate Paralegal (Utility-Scale Solar)
Charlotte, NC
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSunEnergy1 is a utility-scale solar development company seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support their Legal Department. The role involves managing corporate governance, entity formation, contract administration, and regulatory filings while ensuring compliance across multiple entities.
Energy EfficiencyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Form and maintain corporate entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) across multiple jurisdictions
Manage annual filings, registered agents, and state compliance requirements
Prepare and maintain corporate records including operating agreements, bylaws, resolutions, consents, certificates, and minute books
Coordinate board and member actions, including meeting notices, agendas, and written consents
Maintain organizational charts and entity ownership structures for project subsidiaries
Support legal counsel in renewable energy transactions, including: Land leases and easements, EPC and O&M agreements, Interconnection and utility agreements, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Joint venture and tax equity documentation
Assist with due diligence efforts for acquisitions, project sales, and financing closings
Track deliverables and signature packets related to closings and legal milestones
Coordinate execution and filing of project closing documents
Manage contract lifecycle and document organization using internal systems (SharePoint, contract management tools, etc.)
Maintain standardized templates, signature workflows, and executed contract archives
Support the legal team in contract tracking, renewals, and compliance deadlines
Ensure confidentiality and version control across sensitive corporate documentation
Support compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and governance processes
Assist with UCC filings, lien searches, and related documentation as needed
Support preparation of responses to audits, lenders, investors, and internal requests
Assist with maintaining insurance certificates and vendor compliance documents as required
Coordinate with outside counsel on entity filings, litigation holds, and document production requests
Support legal invoice tracking and administrative reporting
Provide legal administrative support for special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree (Paralegal Certificate preferred)
3+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal or legal operations professional
Experience supporting corporate governance and maintaining multi-entity structures
Strong knowledge of entity formation, corporate filings, and legal documentation
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and document management tools
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, real estate, or utility-scale development industries
Familiarity with project finance structures (tax equity, debt financing, joint ventures)
Experience supporting land agreements (leases, easements, title matters)
Experience with contract lifecycle management tools (Ironclad, DocuSign CLM, Conga, etc.)
Knowledge of UCC filings and lien search processes
Experience working with outside counsel and multi-state legal compliance
Company
SunEnergy1
SunEnergy1 is a specialist in solar development and deals with construction, design, maintenance and large-scale solar facilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2025-01-22
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