Legal Assistant

Summit Ridge Energy LLC • Arlington, VA

7d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Summit Ridge Energy is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Legal Department with administrative and transactional matters related to the acquisition, development, and construction of community solar energy projects throughout the United States. The role primarily supports the Corporate Paralegals and Senior Director of Legal Services and reports directly to the Senior Director of Legal Services, ultimately reporting to the General Counsel. The position is on-site at the company’s headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.

Summit Ridge Energy describes itself as the nation’s leading commercial solar power company, delivering locally generated energy and contributing to a resilient electric grid and energy independence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, business administration or management, communications, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a writing sample may be requested.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining integrity and accountability, asking for clarification when tasks are unclear, and collaborating with the team when guidance is needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat, including editing and compiling documents, and electronic signature platforms such as DocuSign.
• Willingness to learn and adopt emerging software, AI technologies, and other digital tools.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a corporate in-house legal department or a law firm’s transactional or corporate practice group.
• Previous experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Availability after 6 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, organizational, and transactional support to the Legal Team, primarily supporting the Corporate Paralegals and Senior Director of Legal Services.
• Assist with ordering and tracking lien searches and certificates of good standing in a timely manner to meet closing deadlines.
• Assist with due diligence requests by organizing responsive documents, tracking outstanding items, and populating diligence trackers.
• Help organize SharePoint folders and files, including pre-closing project diligence and post-closing document management.
• Coordinate electronic and wet-ink signature pages and deliver original signature pages after closing.
• Perform other day-to-day business or legal tasks as assigned, including light drafting of short-form documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree