Leasing Paralegal - Publicly Traded REIT
We are currently partnered with a leading real estate investmnet and development firm that is seeking an experienced Leasing Paralegal to join their dynamic in-house Legal Leasing team. This firm is one of the longest standing REITs in the country and has been one of the most innovative and dynamic real estate companies for over 60 years.
This position will focus mainly on drafting and negotiating retail leasing documents and all related agreements throughout the commercial real estate leasing process. There will be an emphasis placed on secondary documents, such as renewals, expansions, relocations, and estoppels as well. This individual will have the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, negotiators, and internal departments to ensure the timely and smooth execution of deals while playing a key role in supporting their leasing operations in general.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate leasing documents and secondary agreements
- Prepare redlines and adapt existing forms to specific deals
- Maintain accurate lease production and status reports
- Perform legal leasing research on assigned properties
- Collaborate with outside counsel and track the status of lease documentaion being prepared by them
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as a commercial real estate paralegal or lease negotiator, strong preference for experience in a legal department of a real estate company
- College degree or Paralegal Certificate
- Excellent negotiation experience is a MUST
- Knowledge of legal terminology and experience with generation of lease briefs and retail leases
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an updated copy of your resume!
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