What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Paralegal position at Syncarpha Capital?
Syncarpha Capital, LLC
About the Company
Syncarpha Capital is looking to hire a full-time, experienced paralegal to support attorneys in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal department. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about their career and has a “can do” attitude.
Syncarpha Capital is a New York based private equity firm with a “green” conscience, dedicated to developing, owning and operating solar photovoltaic (“PV”) and energy storage systems throughout the United States. The firm is focused on breaking down barriers to deliver a sustainable, clean energy future for the communities we serve.
By joining Syncarpha, you will not only be working with a driven Senior Management team who are highly tenured, but you will also be mentored by some of the most experienced people in the business. The team also consists of vibrant thinkers, who create an alive social environment where people really enjoy coming to work.
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Paralegal
The Paralegal will work closely with the Acting General Counsel and the finance team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to get involved in all types of real estate transactions, project finance, tax equity and corporate governance work within the renewable energy sector.
Responsibilities:
Real Estate
- Assist Acting General Counsel with all matters related to real estate transactions.
- Assessing and preparing option contracts, lease agreements, lease memorandum, easements, contract addendums, and closing documents.
- Perform due diligence including review of title commitments, surveys and underlying title documents and entity documents, coordinate and implement transactions and closings.
- Facilitating communication between property owners, lenders, and lawyers.
- Prepare closing checklists, critical dates list, closing documents, various affidavits, certificates and resolutions and coordinate and control the closing process for various real estate transactions.
M&A, Project Finance, and Tax Equity:
Provide support in collating and maintaining project finance documentation and corporate documentation, for debt and tax equity financing transactions.
Set up closing extranets and data rooms, preparing and tracking signature pages, preparing, and distributing final closing sets and CDs—and all manner of pre-closing, closing, and post-closing matters.
Prepare corporate legal documents.
Other miscellaneous corporate oriented work
- General Administrative Assist with process and adapting procedure as required.
Work closely with our finance team regarding the transfer of closing funds, payments of invoices and legal billing.
Desired Skills and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, LLB or JD.
Paralegal Certificate.
At least 10 years of relevant law firm or in house experience as a commercial real estate paralegal dealing with leasing, construction and construction financing.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the proven ability to interact effectively with attorneys and staff is critical.
- Candidates must possess in-depth knowledge of paralegal support services and processes in a law firm or corporate/financial environment.
Experience working in a fast-paced legal environment and a “can do” mentality. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Must have full legal authorization to work in the US which does not require sponsorship.
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet and PowerPoint
Contact
Craig Colligan
Phone: 949-307-7980
Email: craig.colligan@syncarpha.com