Paralegal Specialist

Job Description: Paralegal Specialist

Reports to:  Legal Counsel

OCI Energy LLC is a respected solar power and battery energy storage project developer, owner, and operator. We are seeking an experienced transactional/commercial Paralegal Specialist to provide legal support to this growing organization in a fast-paced environment. This position is located in San Antonio, Texas and provides a perfect opportunity for a legal professional looking for interesting and stimulating work with a medium-sized cohesive team which offers the ability to expand one’s knowledge, legal and professional skills, and specialized experience, while at the same time contributing to the company's success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision by the Company’s Legal Counsel, the Paralegal Specialist performs a wide range of real estate, corporate and transactional support services to assist the legal department in specialized areas of law including, but not limited to, legal research, drafting, preparing and processing of various legal documents, and handling other legal matters and practical day-to-day aspects of the company’s legal work as determined and assigned by the Legal Counsel and/or the General Counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Draft, review, file, organize, and track, respectively and as applicable, various types of legal contracts, including, without limitation, supply chain agreements, master services agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, licenses, real property documents, financing agreements, various forms of purchase and sale agreements, general corporate governance documents, and other legal documents for review by the Legal Counsel and/or General Counsel
• Manage and keep track of the administration of the company and its various affiliate entities, including organizing, filing and safe-keeping of accurate corporate governance books and records, filing corporate entity formations, foreign state qualifications and other registrations, and manage, track and assist with any applicable annual corporate filings
• Perform legal research, including regulatory research concerning permits, licenses, approvals and financial incentives for solar power or battery energy storage facilities
• Under Legal Counsel supervision, work together with Director of Operations and Maintenance to provide support with the separate legal compliance matters
• Under Legal Counsel supervision, create and manage the document management system for legal documents
• Assist with administration of and compliance with active contracts, and establish and maintain legal compliance “tickler” system
• Process invoices and purchase orders as needed
• Support outside legal counsel as directed by Legal Counsel and/or General Counsel
• Respond, in a timely and responsive manner, to Legal Counsel, General Counsel, executive leadership team and other clients regarding their respective inquiries
• Provide such additional support to the Legal Counsel and/or General Counsel as requested from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from regionally accredited university and satisfactory completion of ABA-approved Corporate Paralegal Certificate Course required
• Three plus (3+) years of corporate paralegal experience required (experience may be substituted for education and vice-versa on a case by case basis)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), technical, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills required
• Mature judgment, positive work attitude and ability to work independently required
• Ability to conduct oneself and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism required
• Superior organizational and document skills required
• Project and/or case management skills, including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines required
• Experience with corporate and/or transactional law required
• Background with environmental and real estate law preferred
• Knowledge of the solar and energy industry, policy, laws and regulations preferred

 

 

 

OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.