Senior Corporate Paralegal

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. 

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Corporate Paralegal. You will provide support for Nexamp’s Legal team in administering projects through construction, financing and achieving commercial operation. You will collaborate with attorneys as well as team members across various business units as part of a growing Legal team that is dedicated and supportive of each team member and is passionate about our mission.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized team member who shows initiative, has a passion for addressing climate change and has an ability to work independently, in addition having to a strong corporate legal background.

We are supporting flexible work arrangements (but expect team members to be in the office 2-3 days per week).  We are only accepting candidates able to commute to our office in Chicago, IL. You will report directly to the General Counsel.

What you’ll do:  

• Corporate governance matters, including drafting and filing corporate organizational documents or dissolution documents, operating agreements, officer consents, preparing some annual reports, and maintaining the entity list and org chart.
• Prepare and file FERC Form 556 filings and maintain the corporate docket list.
• Coordinate with outside vendor regarding business license research and maintaining the business license portal. Manage the business license application process.
• Organize and maintain internal data management and communication (including dataroom management). 
• Draft construction financing documents in preparation for signature and assist with other financing-related documents/duties, as needed.
• Prepare and coordinate execution of documentation for various projects to include assignment agreements, and development and asset management-related agreements.
• Work independently and as part of a team to develop and refine best practices for efficient transactions oversight.
• Participate in regular update meetings with both the Legal and relevant commercial teams. 

What you’ll bring: 

• Minimum 5 years of corporate paralegal experience, preferably in a large law firm setting. (This position is a for non-attorneys and non-law students.)
• Associate’s degree or BA/BS
• IL Notary Public preferred.
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities with little supervision and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and analytical skills required.
• Desire to expand skills to include (but not be limited to) legal support.
• Specific experience in renewable energy projects is preferred, but candidates without renewable energy experience are encouraged to apply.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. 
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. 
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry. 
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. 

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change. 

You’ll love working here because:  

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.