Paralegal

Paralegal

Location:

Philadelphia, US, 19103

Position Summary

This position will support the US Legal Department and Ormat Energy Storage segment in project finance, M&A, and complex transactional and litigation matters as well as routine contract and other legal matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, effective cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The Paralegal will assist with litigation and transaction management, due diligence, and closing processes.

Essential Functions

• Organize and assist with review of project finance and M&A transaction data rooms and documents, including NDAs, term sheets, purchase agreements, financing agreements, closing certificates, and ancillary documents.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts, including collecting, organizing and tracking documentation across legal, financial, operational, regulatory, real property and environmental matters.
• Assist with review and organization of complex commercial agreements, including with respect to large supply and/or service agreements.
• Compile and distribute closing documents.
• Coordinate internally with finance, operations, regulatory, business development, land and project teams to assist with deliverables tied to transaction timelines.
• Review, analyze, and make recommendations on a variety of correspondence and agreements pertaining to transactions. litigation and regulatory issues.
• Prepare, review and file transactional, litigation, and regulatory documents.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, analyze and conduct special projects.
• Responsible for maintaining department records through the use of SharePoint, Visio, and other document retention systems.
• Provide support to the General Counsel and other legal team members in all areas as needed.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be effective working both independently and as part of a dynamic team.
• Must be self-motivated and able to use independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors.

Other Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business relationships and work effectively with internal business partners and outside counsel and consultants.
• Work effectively with personnel at all levels and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Paralegal Certificate required; 7+ years of relevant experience preferred. Large law firm experience or in-house corporate experience preferred.
• Strong background in transactional work, ideally including project finance, M&A, or energy experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and document-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and online research tools.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit accurate understanding and communication to safety and efficiently perform the job duties
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional judgment and discretion.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to work at a computer, and computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing and walking 20% of the time.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia