Real Estate & Title Paralegal
Real Estate & Title Paralegal
Enterprise Energy is a nationwide developer of Community Solar, focused at the intersection of clean energy deployment, climate and environmental justice, and improving the lives of the communities we serve.
Personal accountability, strategic thinking, and efficient execution are what separate us from our competition. We are a small, nimble, and experienced startup that offers team members rapid exposure to all aspects of the community solar development process. This role represents one of the most direct avenues to reduce carbon emissions available today.
Job Title: Real Estate and Title Paralegal
Company: Enterprise Energy
Location: Minneapolis, MN or San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Real Estate and Title Paralegal to play a pivotal role in supporting the development and operation of distributed solar and energy storage projects. In this role, you will collaborate with our development team, counsel, and external parties on corporate, real estate, and transactional matters, including contract management, corporate governance, and finance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy or commercial real estate transactions, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Document Management:
Draft, review, and revise various legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate policies under the supervision of the development team.
Assist in the formation and management of entities, maintaining our entity management system.
Coordinate due diligence efforts for M&A, financings, and other transactions with the executive team.
Real Estate Transaction Support:
Conduct due diligence for real estate transactions, including title searches, surveys, zoning, land-use, and environmental investigations.
Review and analyze title reports, title commitments and policies, surveys, environmental reports, and collaborate with title companies to resolve title issues.
Assist in drafting and preparing real estate documents, such as purchase contracts, leases, easements, estoppels, and other agreements, and ensure proper recording in real property records.
Contract Management:
Review, draft, and manage non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other agreements.
Support contract management, including maintaining and overseeing the contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform(s).
Transaction Coordination:
Liaise with internal teams, external counsel, and third-party stakeholders to facilitate real estate and other transactional matters.
Serve as the gatekeeper to the internal legal function, coordinating agreement reviews by the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel.
Assist in the preparation of periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Regulatory & Permitting Support:
Stay updated on local, state, and federal regulations impacting real estate transactions.
Work with the development team to draft and submit regulatory and utility program documentation.
Assist in ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements associated with real estate transactions and solar development.
Corporate Governance & Compliance:
Assist in maintaining corporate records, preparing board and committee materials, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with all legal requirements related to property development and corporate operations.
Competencies for Success:
Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve complex issues with effective solutions.
Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to colleagues, internal teams, and external partners.
Intellectual Horsepower: Deals comfortably with complex concepts and situations.
Perseverance: Pursues tasks with energy and drive, persisting through challenges.
Organization: Establishes and manages systems to create order from chaos
Technical Learning: Learns new technical and industry concepts quickly.
Creativity: Generates innovative ideas and adds value in brainstorming sessions.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Thrives in dynamic environments, comfortable with uncertainty and risk.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification required.
Proven experience as a real estate and corporate paralegal, preferably in renewable energy or commercial real estate development.
Familiarity with real estate transaction processes, including due diligence, title clearance, and contract management.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and legal research tools.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Notary Public certification in Minnesota (or ability to obtain).
Experience working in the renewable energy industry or large-scale real estate development.
Proficiency in document management systems and legal research platforms.
Familiarity with land use regulations and environmental permitting processes.
Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Unlimited paid time off and holidays.
Hybrid in-office and remote working conditions
Opportunity to contribute to the clean energy revolution.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to info@enterpriseenergy.com with the subject line "Real Estate and Title Paralegal Application – [Your Name]." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
EEO and Accessibility
Enterprise Energy encourages individuals of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and all gender and sexual identities to apply for this position. Enterprise Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
