Paralegal

BH Properties; Manila; Remote; PHP 2,364,066 - 3,546,099; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous consulting fee

Benefits package

Opportunities for development and stability

Job summary

A real estate investment firm is seeking a virtual Paralegal to support legal and asset management teams from the Philippines. The role requires providing assistance with document reviews, drafting leases, and working on real estate transactions. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certification, along with a minimum of 3 years of work experience, including 2 years in a US firm. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of general full-time work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time paralegal experience from a US firm.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Counsel in reviewing title exception documents.
• Prepare first drafts of leases and miscellaneous leasing documents.
• Work on closing checklists and closing instructions for transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

Effective communication

Yardi experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal certificate from an accredited program

Job description

BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States, along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases. The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston, and can acquire and close transactions without the need for lengthy due diligence periods. Our 30-year track record and balance sheet allow us to move quickly and creatively, structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller’s needs in a highly competitive market. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 10M square feet across 18 states.

Paralegal

The Paralegal will work closely with the General Counsel, the Finance team, and the Asset Management team.

Location

The ideal candidate will provide virtual support from any location throughout the Philippines. The successful candidate will provide support from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, to align with working hours along the West Coast of the United States.

Duties and Responsibilities

Legal

• Assist the General Counsel in reviewing title exception documents, identify issues, and draft title memos and title objection letters
• Prepare draft of or review estoppel certificates and SNDAs
• Assist the General Counsel in reviewing surveys and drafting revisions to surveys

Leasing

• Prepare first drafts of leases incorporating LOI terms, and first drafts of extension amendments and miscellaneous leasing documents including consents to assignment/sublease/change in control and broker listing and commission agreements

Loans and Purchase and Sale Transactions

• Work with the General Counsel in preparing closing checklists and closing instructions
• Review documents for blanks/missing information, missing exhibits, etc
• Prepare first drafts of agreements incorporating LOI terms, and first drafts of amendments and miscellaneous real estate documents
• Review judgment and lien searches under the guidance of the General Counsel
• Complete documents and assemble exhibits for closing
• Assist in coordinating the preparation of settlement statements
• Participate in checklist calls
• Assist in coordinating closing logistics for purchase and sale and loan transactions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program
• Minimum of 3 years of general full-time work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time paralegal experience from the transactional department of an international US firm
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (both written and verbally) within all levels of the organization and externally with tenants, vendors, and other outside parties
• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Must possess a strong work ethic
• Must be a team player
• Yardi experience a plus

Consulting Fee

We offer a generous consulting fee & benefits package, along with the opportunity for development and stability within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.