Senior Corporate – Real Estate Paralegal

UGE

Senior Paralegal managing project acquisitions and corporate transactions at UGE. Overseeing complex multi-party dealings and forming special purpose entities within a renewable energy framework.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and coordinate all aspects of project acquisitions, including due diligence, title review, survey analysis, and closing deliverables
Support project finance transactions (tax equity, construction loans, term debt), including organizing data rooms, managing CP checklists, and tracking funding conditions
Form and maintain special purpose entities (LLCs, holding companies, partnerships) across multiple jurisdictions
Draft, review, and manage real estate documents including leases, easements, license agreements, and memoranda of lease
Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, local counsel, and government agencies on land acquisition and permitting matters
Maintain corporate records, organizational charts, and governance documents for a growing portfolio of project entities
Manage transaction timelines, signature pages, and post-closing obligations
Develop and improve internal legal processes, templates, and playbooks as the platform scales

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of paralegal experience in corporate transactions, real estate, or project finance (or a combination)
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-party closings with minimal attorney supervision
Familiarity with commercial real estate transactions (title insurance, surveys, land use, lease structures)
Experience with entity formation, corporate governance, and maintaining capitalization records
Comfort working across multiple deals simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational instincts - you build systems, not just follow them
Paralegal certificate or bachelor's degree required
Bonus: experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or project finance

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits
medical
dental
vision
401(k) with company match
flexible hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Due DiligenceTitle ReviewSurvey AnalysisLease StructuresCapitalization RecordsClosing DeliverablesTransaction ManagementLegal Process ImprovementData Room OrganizationMulti-Party Closings

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational InstinctsAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environments

Certifications

Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree