Leasing Paralegal (LG-6925)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Leasing Paralegal reports to Corporate General Counsel and is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and finalizing retail, industrial and office real estate leases and other lease-related and ancillary documents.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and review new leases, amendments, assignments, renewals, expansions, terminations, landlord subordinations, rent commencement date agreements and other related legal documents under the supervision of General Counsel and Senior Paralegal.
• Draft unique provisions, as needed.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance from field.
• Research and propose resolution to various lease issues.
• Negotiate with opposing parties on leases, lease amendments and other lease-related documents.
• Consult with and advise in-house personnel with respect to the interpretation and enforcement of leases and related documents.
• Work closely and cohesively with Lease Administration, Leasing representatives and Construction personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and documentation.
• Special projects and duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related leasing Paralegal experience with an in-house legal department or law firm.
• Experience drafting legal real estate documents such as those listed in responsibilities including drafting provisions anew (not solely from templates).
• Experience reviewing and analyzing commercial leases including retail, office, and industrial leases.
• Strong comprehension, drafting and negotiation skills pertaining to leases and ancillary documents.
• Able to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work independently with minimum oversight.
• Excellent grasp on the English language, grammar, and legal vocabulary.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Word, DocuSign, and Outlook) and the ability to learn and use proprietary computer systems and databases.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in paralegal studies or other relevant field or paralegal certificate.
• Experience working on commercial leases and lease-related transactions.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to balance individual and team responsibilities. Independent, self-directed and require little supervision.
• Exceptional analytical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time-management and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Constantly seeking to learn and expand knowledge.
• Trustworthy.