Paralegal - Renewable Energy
Company: Nelnet
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to
enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan
servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator
and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education
expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers,
associates, and communities.
The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When
you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in
the success of each individual. That support comes through in our
work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for
people where they live, learn, and work.
Nelnet finances, develops, and manages investments in clean energy
solutions. By partnering with investors, developers, startups,
educational institutions, residential and commercial clients, and
communities to deploy renewable energy and other technological
solutions, we're planting the seeds for a cleaner, more resilient,
and more inclusive future. Nelnet Renewable Energy is in the midst
of expansive growth. Since the beginning of 2022, we have built out
our solar development capabilities through the acquisition of a
leading solar installation/construction company, invested millions
in emerging CleanTech companies, and funded or committed to fund
over $450 million in solar projects nationwide, and launched a new
business line offering full-scope carbon neutrality to higher
education institutions and allied markets. We believe our
combination of reputation, experience, capital, and relationships
lends itself to us becoming a formidable partner, investor, and
creator within the renewable energy industry for years to come.
The paralegal will be integral to providing support to the Nelnet
Renewable Energy legal team, as well as to the clients (internal
and external) served by the NRE legal team. We are a close-knit
team that coordinates on a daily basis to provide high-quality
services to NRE's co-investor partners, developer partners, vendor
partners, clients, and the broader NRE team (including management,
accounting, sales, and other facets of the business).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform due diligence work on solar investment and solar
development transactions, including real estate due diligence
(title and survey review), insurance review, and project-level due
diligence (with support from the attorneys).
Build relationships with outside counsel, internal and external
clients, and the broader Nelnet Renewable Energy team, as the legal
team provides critical support to the entire business.
Coordinate creation of new entities and updates to entity org
chart.
Create closing binders and checklists for transactions.
Help create and maintain system for organizing and retaining
records relevant to business and ongoing transactions.
Help to shape the legal team's processes, procedures, and
objectives.
Provide administrative support for NRE legal team.
**Pay Range for this position is - $65k-$80k
EDUCATION :
Bachelors Degree and accredited paralegal certification. Real
estate or renewable energy experience preferred.
EXPERIENCE :
This position requires 3-5 years of experience as a corporate
paralegal. Candidates must demonstrate capacity for, and excellence
in, organizational skills, due diligence, project and task
management, and a passion for clean energy development and
deployment.
COMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication - verbal and written
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent time and project management skills
Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent listening skills to define needs and offer solutions
Strong work ethic, values, and integrity
Loves continuous learning and learning on the job
Energy, Drive, and Motivation: Embraces challenges
enthusiastically, then executes in a competent, timely manner.
Willingness to expand role and find ways to support members of the
renewable energy team.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA,
generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life
insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program,
employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement,
performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability,
and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our
benefits: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive
Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified
applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national
origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a
guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran
status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or
local ordinance.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable
accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet
may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting
at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .
Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
You may know Nelnet as the nation's largest student loan servicer -
but we do more than that. A lot more. We're also a professional
services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment
processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher
education expert (and that's just a shortlist). For over 40 years,
we've been serving our customers, associates, and communities to
make dreams possible.
EEO Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-poster.pdf)
- EEO Letter
(https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-Jeffs-Letter.pdf) -
EPPA Info
(https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Employee-Polygraph-Protection-Act-Poster.pdf)
- FMLA Info
(https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/FMLA-Leave.pdf)
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