Corporate Paralegal (Utility-Scale Solar)
SunEnergy1
Charlotte, NC
Position Summary
The Corporate Paralegal will support the Legal Department in managing corporate governance, entity formation and maintenance, contract administration, and regulatory filings for a utility-scale solar development company. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders across Development, Finance, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to ensure legal and corporate compliance across a multi-entity structure, including project-level subsidiaries and joint ventures.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in corporate entity management, document control, and supporting transactional legal work in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Governance & Entity Management
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.
Transaction Support (Solar Development & Project Finance)
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.
Contract Administration & Document Management
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.
Compliance & Regulatory Support
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.
General Legal Department Support
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.
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
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.