Leasing Paralegal - REMOTE (LG-7027)

Our client is seeking an experienced leasing paralegal to join their team.  They are a “captive” real estate law firm for a vertically integrated private equity real estate investment firm whose platform is focused on investing in real estate assets in major markets within the United States in partnership with institutional investors. 

This position is ideally suited for an extremely motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple projects, work independently, and has strong communication skills. This position is responsible for drafting legal documents primarily related to retail leasing and/or property management, researching questions arising from leases and other property-related documents, and managing related tasks and matters. This person will work closely with internal business teams, including leasing, accounting, property management, and marketing. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document Drafting: Prepare retail lease agreements and a wide variety of ancillary lease documents such as amendments, consents, assignments, licenses, and letter agreements for attorney review. Work on revisions of such documents through the negotiation process. Finalize and prepare such documents for execution.
• Leasing/Legal Support: Liaise with leasing director to identify or clarify business terms in lease documents and prioritize leasing matters. Communicate deadlines, monitor deliverables, and update team members and other department members on status of lease documents assigned. Assist in lease negotiation process and report and escalate business issues to management and/or attorneys as needed. Assist in developing, implementing, and reviewing leasing forms, procedures, and processes to improve the leasing processes for the company.
  
• Research and Review:  Perform research related to leasing and property management activities, such as use restrictions and potential conflicts, co-tenancy issues, exclusives, Operation and Easement Agreements (OEAs)/Reciprocal Easement Agreements (REAs), title searches, site plans, and other related documents.
  
• Lease Abstracting: Review and abstract national, regional, and small shop retail leases to support underwriting for acquisition team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum experience of two years as a paralegal in the legal profession, commercial real estate business or related work experience. Bachelor’s degree or a paralegal certificate from an ASA accredited school is required.
  
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail required. Must have ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities. Must have strong communication skills. Must have thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.