Legal Real Estate Analyst

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Real Estate Analyst works with attorneys and staff in Duke Energy Corporation’s Office of General Counsel, within the real estate practice group of the Legal Transactions & Enterprise Growth Support team. The role provides non-litigation dispute-resolution support for real estate matters and supports multiple business units, working with deeds, easements, leases, maps, and other legal documents for transactions, dispute resolution, and special projects. The analyst also engages with outside parties and their counsel. The position is hybrid, with three days per week onsite at the company’s Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters; hybrid employees should live within 50 miles of the reporting location. Periodic travel within the United States is identified under working conditions, although the posting’s Travel Requirements section says travel is not required. The role supports a significant volume of negotiations involving easements, leases, licenses, and encroachment agreements, often without outside counsel. It requires handling highly confidential and proprietary information and the ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least ten years of related experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to take direction and act accordingly with conviction, in a timely and high-quality manner.
Ability to work with a variety of personalities and contribute to a team.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients.
Ability to analyze complex business situations and develop recommendations that meet the Company’s legal and business needs.
Willingness to learn and continuously develop skills and proficiencies.
Technological proficiency and ability to work independently.
Ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary information.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate work while showing initiative and sound judgment.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Hybrid employees should live within a 50-mile radius of the posted reporting location.

Nice To Haves

Energy industry experience, including natural gas or electric, preferred.
Regulated utility industry experience preferred.
Experience in real estate, litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
Degree in paralegal studies, business, real estate, or a related field preferred.
Real estate paralegal experience; North Carolina or South Carolina paralegal certification preferred.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting legal descriptions and land survey documents.
Knowledge of title examination tools, county records systems, and GIS mapping.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Prior experience in legal operations or as a legal analyst.
Notary Public.
Experience conducting legal and regulatory research, including using research software such as LexisNexis and internet searches.

Responsibilities

Draft and review demand letters.
Research and analyze public records, title documents, and legal descriptions.
Review and interpret deeds, easements, plats, mortgages, liens, tax records, and other encumbrances.
Prepare title reports, ownership chains, and curative documentation as needed.
Resolve title defects or discrepancies by communicating with title companies, attorneys, or government entities.
Work with surveyors, legal teams, land agents, and project managers.
Monitor title issues that could affect operations and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare legal documents, including demand letters, settlement agreements, and encroachment agreements.
Record and electronically file real estate and other documents.
Complete legal research projects and other ad hoc assignments.
Collaborate with in-house and external counsel and other stakeholders, including client management.
Consult with Office of General Counsel attorneys on legal issues with significant value or potential economic, political, or regulatory implications for the Company.
Support Company teams in negotiating easements, leases, licenses, and encroachment agreements with a broad range of counterparties, often without outside counsel support.
Remain current on legal trends, laws, and regulations and proactively communicate information to other attorneys in the Office of General Counsel.
Research and monitor federal and state laws and regulations that affect or may affect the Company.
Work with and manage outside counsel to maximize efficiency.
Follow processes and reporting requirements intended to protect the Company from unnecessary risks and liabilities.
Promote a positive corporate image through involvement in Company and civic affairs.
Lead or serve on committees, special projects, or other assignments as directed to further departmental goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.