ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Sr. Paralegal provides real estate, transactional, and administrative support across multiple cross-functional teams, including project finance and development teams, with an emphasis on real estate closings and title curative work.  This person has experience closing complex multi-parcel real estate projects or similar transactions, as well as proficiency in drafting and reviewing real estate site control and title curative documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Order and review title commitments, exception documents and surveys, interfacing directly with the title company and surveyor to resolve any issues or discrepancies, and obtain revised title commitments, title insurance proformas, and final surveys.
• Prepare and coordinate the execution of real estate agreements, such as lease and easement agreements (and associated memoranda, amendments and terminations), landowner estoppels, Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreements and various other land and title documents.
• Coordinate, track, and report on the execution of projects, including title searches and title curative work.
• Prepare first drafts of title and survey comment/ revision correspondence to the title companies and surveyors.
• Prepare and administer contract critical dates, electronic calendaring, and closing checklists.
• Conduct analysis, coordination and procurement of crossing consents and crossing agreements with third parties, including conveying and drafting compliance requirements to Construction team and contractors
• Coordinate and assist with all aspects of closings including lease “closings”, including preparation of closing documents, conveyance documents, closing statements, and other closing documents.
• Prepare closing schedules and assist with population of documents to data rooms.
• Attend to all post-closing requirements, which will require you to prepare closing indices, prepare and organize closing binders, and monitor all post-closing deliveries and requirements
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and memorandum
• Review/proofread organizational and authority documents.
• Perform Notary Public and other duties as requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of real estate paralegal experience in an in-house legal department or at a law firm.
• Previous experience in the renewable energy industry preferred, but not required; however, excitement about renewable energy and sustainability is a must-have.
• Transactional experience and familiarity with closing mechanics and documentation.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.
• High level of organizational skills and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required to communicate effectively with direct team members, across multiple departments and with external counterparties.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, comprehend and summarize legal documents and contracts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with team members at all levels of the company in a congenial, collaborative manner.
• A resourceful problem solver with the ability to operate autonomously and efficiently and to figure out solutions proactively and independently.
• Ability to pivot between responsibilities to meet tight deadlines and shifting demands and priorities.
• An entrepreneurial attitude and work ethic with a desire to roll up your sleeves and get the job done in a fast-paced environment and rapidly growing business.
• Willingness to be flexible about your work schedule to support closings and to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Suite.

NICE TO HAVES

• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
• Notary Public license issued by the Notary Commission from the State of California.
• Prior experience using a CLMS (such as Summize, Ironclad etc.)

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ABOUT AVANTUS

Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. Our development pipeline represents one of the nation's largest portfolios of solar with integrated storage, capable of providing dispatchable power to 17 million Americans, day and night. With over a decade of industry leadership and strategic investment from KKR and EIG, Avantus delivers affordable, reliable clean energy solutions that meet America’s growing energy demand.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to lead Avantus’ tax function and be a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all tax matters. The successful candidate will have depth and breadth of tax experience supporting the development of utility scale solar and battery storage projects, subchapter K (partnership tax) and demonstrate sound industry knowledge, and judgement. The role will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the tax function for the Company.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide tax advice to support the development of 5 GW of utility scale solar and battery storage projects 
• Identify and implement opportunities to maximize the use of renewable energy tax incentives, including federal and state tax credits, property tax abatements, and sales/use tax exclusions 
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements and foreign entities of concern restrictions
• Develop and execute a comprehensive tax strategy aligned with the company’s growth objectives
• Support financing of projects and the company, including structuring tax equity transactions 
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across all jurisdictions.
• Manage audits, inquiries, and relationships with IRS, state and local tax authorities
• Support the Project Finance team model and forecasting
• Identify and drive the implementation of tax planning initiatives 
• Manage tax risk, coordinate the tax planning and reporting functions and ensure appropriate documentation to support lender/investor due diligence 
• Perform feasibility analyses of various tax initiatives to improve tax efficiency and support the strategic goals of the Company.
• Perform due diligence, structure and advise senior management on the tax implications of acquisitions and strategic partnerships 
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and/or legal counsel.
• Actively monitor US, state, and tax legislative and judicial actions, analyze potential impacts/benefits and support the Senior Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
• Work cross-functionally with business partners and other corporate functions such as legal, business units, supply chain on new business initiatives, new market penetrations and operations, and tax-efficient supply chain structures implementation 
• Provide GAAP, cash tax and FP&A tax forecasts 
• Oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state and local income, property and sales tax returns  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. or C.P.A.
• 10–15+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership roles
• Extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, including partnership taxation, tax credit initiatives, debt financing, and tax equity financing
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage tax advisors.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities with a thorough understanding of various drivers impacting the decision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively with all team members including our Senior Executive team.  
• A strong sense of urgency, positive outlook, and a proactive work ethic approach in a fast-paced work environment 

NICE TO HAVES

• L.L.M. or Masters in Taxation
• A background in all facets of accounting for income taxes, including U.S. tax provisions  

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