Operations and Leasing Paralegal

Job Description

• Prepare initial drafts and redline various lease documents, including leases and amendments with oversight from in-house counsel • Review and analyze landlord comments to various lease documents with oversight from in-house counsel; assist in preparation and review of responsive drafts • Prepare licenses (parking licenses, storage container licenses, etc.) and other short-term agreements with oversight from in-house counsel • Review and assist with estoppel requests and commencement date agreements • Support in-house counsel, asset management, and property management to negotiate resolution of landlord/tenant claims • Communicate effectively with lawyers, tenants, property managers and company employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a paralegal role, or similarly positioned role, majority of time focused on real estate leasing transactions. Experience with retail leasing preferred • Bachelor’s degree – Paralegal certification not required but preferred • A general understanding of commercial real estate concepts, including acquisitions, financings, dispositions, and leasing • Knowledgeable about title insurance, surveys, insurance requirements, and standard closing processes are a plus • Strong Microsoft Word skills, including redlining documents, excellent typing skills, and familiarity with Google productivity tools • Self-motivated with high integrity and ethical standards, as well as strong attention to detail • Confident in one’s speaking ability as it relates to lease negotiations as well as internal business communication – we do not hide behind email! • Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills, as well as a desire to learn and improve • A suitable candidate for this position should have the ability to be self-motivated, in order to complete multiple leasing transactions under strict deadlines • Licensed Notary Public or willing to get license within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Fast paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team • Flexible time off policy • Company sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance • Company paid life insurance • Company paid short- and long-term disability insurance • Paid parental leave • 401k plan with Company match • 11 paid holidays