Paralegal

Job Description

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and currently operates in more than 25 markets. With eight offices and several sites, at EDP Renewables North America, we are experienced developers and operators of renewable energy. Our portfolio includes wind farms, solar parks, energy storage projects, and green hydrogen solutions throughout the continent. We are ranked among the top 5 in the U.S. in operational renewable energy capacity.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will doRole Overview:

The DG Project and Real Estate Paralegal will be responsible for assisting legal counsel with matters relating to the companys development, construction, operation and maintenance of distributed solar generation projects, including real property interests.

Main responsibilities:

Perform assigned substantive legal work
Prepare drafts of documents including confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, construction services agreements, work orders, change orders, and other project-related agreements
Perform initial review of agreements received from third parties and assist counsel with their completion
Carefully follow instructions and proofread work before sending to internal or external parties
Assist counsel with Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, including preparing exhibits and gathering information
Assist with requests for proposals (RFPs) and other procurement processes
Complete form real estate documents, including options, option memoranda, purchase and sale agreements, leases, lease memoranda, easements, assignments, surface waivers, notices of exercise, escrow letters, subordination agreements, and other real estate documents
Coordinate with landowners and other parties for the execution of real estate documents via telephone and written correspondence
Review deeds, estate, trust and corporate documents, title reports to verify title and identify issues, assist in clearing title exceptions
Assist with satisfying title requirements
Coordinate with title companies to obtain title reports and title documents in accordance with project time schedules
Review the land survey and site plans, and coordinate with engineering on needed revisions, as directed
Assist in the preparation of proforma title policies
Assist with contract compliance and preparing document summaries
Assist with the maintenance of Company documents
Answer questions on routine document requirements of the Company
Additional duties as required

Employment type

Full Time/Hybrid Schedule (3 Days in office/2 remote)

Work site

Houston, Texas or Indianapolis, Indiana

What are we looking forMinimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years in the corporate/finance area of a law firm or in-house legal services in a corporate environment
• Real Estate experience strongly encouraged

Travel:

None

Behavioral Requirements:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility for adapting to changing organizational needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Ability to manage priorities and multi-task
• Sound judgment and discretion
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal opportunities for all
Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov).

Need more reasons to apply?
As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group’s strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacin Msfamlia
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

If you think you are the right fit for this opportunity apply until October 20 , 2024, in the following link https://jobs.edp.com/job-invite/176838/.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person