Real Estate Paralegal

Unison is a telecom and renewables infrastructure investment firm funded in partnership with Ardian - the global investment house based in Paris with over $150 billion in assets under management. Unison commenced operations in 2003 and today invests in real estate and infrastructure hosting wireless and renewables tenants in the United States and Europe. The Company is expanding rapidly and looking for talented, entrepreneurial team members to grow with us. 

THE TEAM:

The Real Estate Paralegal will play a key role in Unison’s core mission.  We seek a real estate professional with an eye for detail who is experienced in multi-jurisdictional practice and will accelerate transactions to closing.  Reporting to the Managing Director, Legal, the paralegal will work remotely full-time from their home office.

THE JOB:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Managing a pipeline of deals across the United States and updating closing checklists and trackers.

- Preparing documents and coordinating the execution of closing packages.

- Conducting due diligence, including reviewing leases, title commitments, site inspections, plats, and surveys.

-  Assisting with retrieval of required documentation for real estate transactions.

-  Drafting and reviewing legal descriptions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

-  4-8 years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal, including at mid to large-sized law firm, is required.

-  Bachelor’s degree required.

-  Experience with solar/wind ground leases and/or wireless leases is a plus.

-  Fluent with Office, Sharepoint, Salesforce, GIS and deed plotting software, and equipped to work remotely.

Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team and company culture, including:

-  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

-  Entrepreneurial and collaborative team spirit.

-  A love of adventure and passion for learning.

-  Outstanding oral, written, and analytical skills.

-  Respect for colleagues and sense of humor.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Competitive salary with benefits including tax-free health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA), 401k, remote work, paid holidays, and paid time off.