D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments: Real Estate Paralegal (Denver)

Youll order and review title commitments, exception documents, and ALTA surveys. Youll interface directly with title companies and surveyors to resolve any issues or discrepancies, and obtain revised title commitments, title insurance pro formas, and final surveys as deliverables for financing or closing transactions. Youll prepare and coordinate the execution and recordation of real estate agreements, including lease and easement agreements along with associated memoranda, amendments, and terminations. Youll handle landowner estoppels, subordination and non-disturbance agreements, and various other land, title, and curative documents, affidavits, and more. Youll coordinate, track, and report on the execution of projects, including title searches and title curative work. Youll also track project status reporting for a pipeline of real estate properties proposed or under option for project sites. Youll conduct analysis, coordination, and procurement of crossing consents and crossing agreements with third parties, including conveying and drafting compliance requirements to construction teams and contractors. Youll prepare and administer contract critical dates, electronic calendaring, and closing checklists, in addition to coordinating and assisting with all aspects of closings.

• A bachelors degree in any field of study and at least three to seven years of real estate paralegal experience with an in-house legal department or law firm is required.
• Candidates should have a proven track record of closing complex multi-parcel real estate projects or similar transactions, as well as proficiency in drafting and reviewing real estate and title curative documents.
• A willingness to take initiative and solve problems efficiently is critical for this role, as is the ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Applicants with transactional experience, familiarity with closing mechanics and documentation, knowledge of title insurance, and the ability to summarize legal documents and contracts will excel in this role.
• Individuals with well-developed written and verbal communication skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, keen analytical acumen, and excellent time management are highly sought after.
• We seek service-oriented individuals who can adapt quickly and communicate effectively with team members, other internal departments, and external counterparties.
• Previous experience in the renewable energy industry is preferred but not required.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $65,000 to $95,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, overtime for all hours worked over 40 per week, and benefits, including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401k contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

At the D. E. Shaw group, we believe the diversity of our employees is core to our strength and success. We are committed to supporting our people in work and in life, which is why we offer benefits such as a family planning and surrogacy program and a charitable gift match to all full-time employees.