In-House Paralegal (Hybrid)

Job Description

Blue Sky Utility is seeking an In House Paralegal.

The In-House Paralegal supports the Company's sole in-house counsel in a lean legal department by managing day-to-day legal operations and providing substantive support across renewable energy project development, real estate, contracting, financings, and corporate governance. This role is hands-on and requires a high degree of organization, independence, and practical judgment, while operating under attorney supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Governance

• Support entity formation, qualification, dissolution, and maintenance for project-level and holding company entities.
• Prepare and organize board, member, and shareholder consents and resolutions related to project approvals, financings, and acquisitions.
• Track and assist with annual filings, good standing certificates, and compliance deadlines across multiple jurisdictions.

Contracts & Commercial Matters

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing routine project and corporate agreements, including NDAs, consulting agreements, EPC-related documents, O&M agreements, commercial leases and amendments, under attorney supervision.
• Assist with legal documentation and closing checklists for tax equity, debt, and M&A transactions.
• Manage contract intake, execution, and lifecycle tracking.
• Prepare and process DocuSign/Adobe Acrobat Sign packets, ensuring accuracy, proper routing, and timely execution.
• Maintain organized contract repositories with accurate version control, filing, and storage of fully executed agreements.

Litigation & Risk Management

• Support litigation matters by organizing case files and managing discovery materials.
• Assist with document collection and production, subpoenas, and responses to legal requests.
• Track litigation deadlines and maintain matter status reports.
• Support disputes related to project development, construction, land use, or operations by drafting correspondence and demand letters based on approved templates.

Requirements

Required

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in-house or supporting transactional practices (real estate, energy, infrastructure, or finance).
• Experience managing contracts and complex document sets.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Preferred

• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, or project finance.
• Familiarity with land use, title, and survey documentation.
• Experience supporting project-level entities and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management and entity management platforms.

Core Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• An Incredible Team, a Big Mission
  Work alongside smart, passionate people who are genuinely driven to build a cleaner energy future. We move fast, collaborate deeply, and celebrate wins together. Our team culture is strong and stable, reflected in our 87% employee retention rate, which speaks to the environment we've worked hard to build.
• Competitive Pay with Transparency from Day One
  We believe in being honest and clear about compensation from the start. The base salary range for this role is $80,000-90,000. Compensation decisions are based on a thoughtful review of your background, skills, certifications, and the impact you'll bring to our growing business. Posting salary ranges upfront is part of our commitment to transparency and trust.
• Benefits that Start on Day One
  Your health and financial well-being matter to us. That's why we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match, all available starting your first day.
• Real Work-Life Balance
  We believe great work happens when people feel supported, energized, and trusted. Our hybrid schedule gives you the structure to collaborate in person and the space to focus and recharge.
• A Culture That Walks the Talk
  Our team motto is "Be a Commando." To us, that means stepping in wherever needed, taking ownership without waiting to be asked, solving problems with creativity and grit, and supporting your teammates without ego. It reflects a culture of accountability, resilience, and teamwork where everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the mission done. We are building a company where everyone belongs. Inclusion is not a checkbox. It is woven into how we hire, grow, and work every day.