Corporate Paralegal – Real Estate

Flow; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Flow seeks a Corporate Paralegal focused on real estate to join their legal team. The role involves supporting legal tasks related to corporate governance, entity formation, and real estate transactions. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of real estate law, and experience in managing legal processes efficiently.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision)

Paid time off and 13 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong emphasis on real estate transactions and corporate governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal management tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file entity formation documents across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate due diligence processes for real estate acquisitions and transactions.
• Support real estate team in deal structuring.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal entity management platforms

Job description

About the Company

Flow aims to create a superior living environment that enhances the lives of our residents and communities by developing, acquiring, owning, and managing multifamily apartment buildings and the services and technology inside those buildings.

Fulfilling our mission will require an exceptional group of people whose collective output is greater than the sum of its individual parts. Our team members are energized by the opportunity to impact our residents’ lives in meaningful ways. They are bold and creatively ambitious, driven by relentlessly high standards, act with a sense of urgency and accountability, and always, above all, operate with integrity, loyalty, and trust.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Corporate Paralegal with a focus on real estate to support our real estate and legal teams. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in entity formation and maintenance, corporate resolutions, operating agreements, and assisting with the structuring and execution of real estate transactions.

This role requires a detail-oriented self-starter with excellent communication skills, systems and process development (including use of AI and technology), and a strong understanding of real estate law and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file entity formation and qualification documents (LLCs, LPs, corporations) across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft and review operating agreements, bylaws, and other foundational documents

• Maintain corporate records and organizational charts
• Assist with entity dissolutions, mergers, conversions, and amendments
• Coordinate due diligence processes for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development projects
• Order and review title reports, surveys, zoning reports, and other third-party materials
• Organize, track, and manage data rooms and closing checklists
• Prepare signature packages and assist in transaction closings
• Review and abstract key provisions of real estate contracts, leases, and loan documents

• Support real estate team in deal structuring
• Draft and revise basic transaction documents, such as NDAs, LOIs, and escrow instructions, under attorney supervision
• Prepare and file UCC financing statements, amendments, and terminations; conduct and review UCC and lien searches

• Monitor and ensure compliance with filing deadlines, annual reports, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain databases and systems for document management and tracking legal matters
• Coordinate with external counsel and service providers as needed

• Partner with legal and engineering teams to design and deploy AI-enabled tools for document review, contract analysis, and knowledge management
• Develop, optimize, and document legal processes and workflows to improve efficiency, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration
• Evaluate, implement, and manage legal tech tools, including matter management, document automation, and compliance solutions
• Generate regular reports and metrics on legal team KPIs, contract turnaround times, and legal spend
• Coordinate with real estate, finance, and other departments to align legal processes with broader business operations
• Help build and maintain legal knowledge bases, FAQs, and self-service tools for internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-accredited program (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department, with a strong emphasis on real estate transactions and corporate governance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with legal entity management platforms (e.g., CSC) is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Compensation

• Compensation is location-dependent and will be aligned with market rates based on the candidate’s region.

$90,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)

• Paid time off and 13 paid holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Access to HSA-compatible plans

• Pre-tax commuter benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, and other wellness offerings

Flow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and hires regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, Veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.