Job Description
H1: Transactional Paralegal - Legal - Durham, North Carolina (Hybrid) H2: Join Heelstone's Team as a Transactional Paralegal
Company: Heelstone
Company Overview: Heelstone is a leading renewable energy company based in Durham, North Carolina. We specialize in project finance and M&A transactions, and are committed to providing sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions. We are currently seeking a Transactional Paralegal to join our team and support our growing business.
Position Summary: As a Transactional Paralegal at Heelstone, you will play a crucial role in supporting our project finance and M&A transactions. Your responsibilities will include maintaining organization across multiple transactions, coordinating with stakeholders, and working closely with outside legal counsel and service providers. This is a full-time hybrid position located in Durham, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities: - Assist with all phases of various corporate transactions, including corporate and project financings and M&A transactions - Coordinate diligence efforts on both project finance and M&A transactions, working closely with the company’s finance and development teams - Prepare and manage checklists for ongoing transaction obligations - Prepare and compile documents for closings and fundings - Assist attorneys with drafting and proofreading transaction documents - Order and review lien searches, summarize results, and flag any matters for attorneys - Organize and manage datarooms and internal files - Implement best practices and procedures to improve efficiency - Proactively communicate updates to stakeholders and keep them informed of closing matters, project status, and key deadlines - Coordinate work product with outside service providers and distribute draft documents to outside legal counsel as needed
Required Skills: - 2 years of paralegal experience in a large law-firm or in-house legal department - Prior experience in transactional paralegal work, project finance preferred - Ability to support in drafting and follow-up of correspondence with stakeholders - High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills - Self-starter with ability to manage matters from commencement to final resolution - Strong organization and matter management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others as part of a team - Ability to manage various third-parties and professionally follow-up on key items to get to a closing - Strong sense of accountability and ability to take ownership over projects and responsibilities - Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work well under pressure
Education & Technical Skills: - Bachelor's degree in business, energy, environmental science, paralegal studies, or equivalent combination of education and experience - Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Litera Compare, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe - Experience working with Datarooms such as Box, DropBox, and SharePoint
Salary Information: - Competitive pay and benefits - Dependent on experience and qualifications
Application Requirements: - Must possess authorization to work in the United States - Must not require future sponsorship for authorization
Apply today to join our family-friendly culture and make a positive impact on the renewable energy industry!
