Paralegal III

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. As America's Premier competitive power company: Calpine operates a fleet of 76 power plants, nearly 26,000 megawatts of generation capacity; and is creating power for a sustainable future through its development projects in batteries, solar and as a global leader is carbon capture and sequestration. Through its wholesale power operations and retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states, Canada and Mexico. Its clean, efficient, modern, and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)

Construction and Development Paralegal

Develops and maintains familiarity with energy development and construction projects, permitting, real estate, and commercial agreements to support Legal Department and Calpine business team members. Establishes and maintains records and files for Calpine and its subsidiaries.

Prepares, reviews, and files construction, regulatory and transactional documents. Maintains departmental records, including use of SharePoint. Administers and manages submittals to regulatory agencies and transaction counterparties. Supports construction project audits. Prepares meeting notices, checklists, manages internal legal and regulatory compliance calendars and ensures timely submission of regulatory filings for multiple agencies. Position requires extensive interaction with other departments, including construction, origination, development, operations, EHS and contracts.

* Comprehensive knowledge of a variety of development, construction, energy and environmental regulatory and governmental agencies.
* Seasoned professional with advanced applied experience in compliance.
* Detailed orientated. Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Reviews / makes recommendations on a variety of correspondence and agreements pertaining to transactions and project development.
* Organize/Maintain compliance and transaction records.
* Works on problems of diverse scope ranging from moderate to complex.
* Uses independent judgment requiring in-depth analysis of variable factors. Collaborates with senior professionals in selection of methods, techniques, and analytical approach.
* Little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
* Serves as project/technical lead on small to medium sized projects; may coordinate work of professionals, technicians and others outside of the Legal department.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree.
* Experience using Microsoft, Excel, Power Point, Workshare and Sharepoint.
* Paralegal Certificate preferred.
* Notary or must be willing to complete requirements to become a notary.
* Energy industry experience preferred.
* Requires 7+ years' experience, with 2 years minimum of construction paralegal experience. Large law firm experience preferred.

Additional Calpine Information

* Calpine is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
* Calpine is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please send an e-mail with your request to hrrecruitment@calpine.com. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on case-by-case basis.

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