Job Description

Our client is seeking a Paralegal experienced in commercial real estate matters to assist their General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support for all commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and leasing.
• Draft, review, and manage key transactional documents such as SNDAs, estoppels, confidentiality agreements, organizational documents, resolutions, and consents.
• Coordinate and perform due diligence reviews, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental reports.
• Review and summarize loan documents, leases, and purchase and sale agreements to assist counsel and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain closing checklists, coordinate closing logistics, and assemble post-closing binders and documentation.
• Manage entity formation and governance matters, including maintaining minute books, resolutions, and corporate filings.
• Liaise with outside counsel, title companies, lenders, and internal business teams to facilitate smooth transaction processes.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and legal requirements, including state and local filing obligations.
• Assist with notarizations, filings, and other administrative legal duties as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ experience in commercial real estate, either within a law firm or in-house legal department of a large organization, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects concurrently.
• Active New Jersey Notary Public license, or willingness and eligibility to obtain one shortly after hire.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, research methods, and processes related to real estate transactions and general legal principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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