Legal Real Estate Analyst

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Legal Real Estate Analyst to support the Legal Transactions & Enterprise Growth Support team from the Charlotte headquarters. The role involves non-litigation dispute resolution for real estate matters, handling deeds, easements, leases, maps, and related documents in collaboration with attorneys and staff.

Hybrid work with in-office days; periodic travel within the US may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years of real estate legal experience.
• In lieu of a degree, HS diploma with 10 years related experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review demand letters.
• Research public records and title documents.
• Prepare title reports and ownership chains.
• Resolve title defects with title companies.
• Record real estate documents and filings.
• Collaborate with in-house and external counsel.
• Monitor title issues and recommend actions.
• Work with surveyors and project managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Judgment

Prioritization

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Tools

Lexis Nexis

GIS mapping

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and personable legal analyst to join the real estate practice group within the Legal Transactions & Enterprise Growth Support team at Duke Energy Corporation (the \"Company\"). The Legal Real Estate Analyst position is responsible for working with attorneys and staff in the Office of General Counsel to provide non-litigation dispute resolution support for real estate related matters. The position will be hybrid with in-office days at the Company's headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position involves working with deeds, easements, leases, maps, and other legal documents to support real estate transactions, dispute resolution, and special projects. The work will entail supporting multiple business units within the Company and engaging with outside parties and their counsel.

• 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 closely with surveyors, legal teams, land agents, and project managers.
• Monitor title issues that could impact operations and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare legal documents to support their specific function (i.e., demand letters, settlement agreements, encroachment agreements, etc.).
• Recording/electronic filing of real estate and other documents.
• Complete legal research projects and other ad-hoc assignments as needed.
• Collaborate with in-house and external counsel and other stakeholders (client management).
• Consult with attorneys within the Office of General Counsel on legal issues with significant value, or which may have economic, political, or regulatory implications for the Company.
• Support the Company's teams in negotiating a significant volume of 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 law and regulations that affect or may affect the Company.
• Work with and manage outside counsel to maximize efficiency.
• Comply with processes to protect the company from unnecessary risks and liabilities, including all reporting requirements.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Periodic travel within the US will be required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• In addition to bachelor's degree, five (5) years minimum of relevant experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree, HSD/GED AND ten (10) years minimum of related experience

Desired Qualifications

• Energy industry experience (natural gas, electric) preferred
• Regulated utility industry experience preferred
• 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 desire to be part of a team
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients
• Ability to analyze complex business situations and develop recommendations which meet the Company's legal and business needs
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop skills and proficiencies
• Technologically proficient and independent
• Experience in real estate, litigation, arbitration, and mediation
• Degree in paralegal studies, business, real estate or related field preferred.
• Real estate paralegal experience (NC or SC 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
• Ability to handle highly confidential and proprietary information
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and coordinate work while showing initiative and sound judgement
• Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills
• Experience in conducting legal and regulatory research, including use of research software (ie: Lexis Nexis), and internet searches

Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations (three days per week onsite). Hybrid employees should live within a 50-mile radius of the posted reporting location.

Travel Requirements

Not required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.