Corporate Paralegal

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Sun Communities, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its growing legal team in governance, securities compliance, and transactional matters for a publicly-traded REIT.

The role requires strong organizational skills and experience in corporate law, with collaboration across Finance, M&A, Investor Relations, and leadership. The ideal candidate will draft agreements, maintain corporate records, support mergers and acquisitions, and help manage outside counsel and regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies is required.
• 3 years of paralegal experience is required.
• 3 years experience with real estate, corporate, securities, or commercial litigation is preferred.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts (vendor, property management, purchase/sale, leases, etc.).
• Coordinate due diligence, prepare closing documents, and maintain transaction files.
• Support corporate governance activities, board materials, and corporate records.
• Coordinate with inside/outside counsel; maintain litigation tracking systems.
• Conduct legal research on real estate, corporate, securities, and related topics.
• Maintain legal department files, contracts database, and document management systems.
• Assist licensing team with insurance certificates and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate outside counsel and track progress on matters.
• Process and track legal invoices and budget; ensure proper coding/approval.

Skills

Contract management

Legal research

Document preparation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Paralegal experience

Confidentiality

Cross-functional collaboration

Real estate/corporate knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Document management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Sun Communities, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its growing legal team in managing corporate governance, securities compliance, and transactional matters for a publicly-traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate and transactional law, securities compliance, and public company matters, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments including Finance, M&A, Investor Relations, and executive leadership. The Paralegal will be instrumental in maintaining corporate records, drafting legal documents, supporting mergers and acquisitions activity, supporting corporate governance matters including board work, coordinating with and managing outside counsel, and helping establish processes needed to support the Company’s growing legal team.

Job Duties

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing commercial contracts including vendor agreements, property management agreements, purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, and other commercial contracts related to community and corporate operations. (Essential)
• Coordinate due diligence efforts, prepare closing documents, and maintain transaction files. (Essential)
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of board materials, maintenance of corporate records, management of board portal platforms, public company filings, and coordination of entity formations and dissolutions. (Essential)
• Help with litigation matters by coordinating with inside and outside counsel, organizing case files, tracking deadlines and discovery responses, preparing correspondence, and maintaining litigation tracking systems. (Essential)
• Conduct legal research on various topics including real estate law, landlord-tenant matters, corporate law, securities regulations, and other issues relevant to REIT operations and manufactured housing or RV communities. (Essential)
• Maintain and organize legal department files, contracts database, and document management systems to ensure efficient retrieval and compliance with retention policies.
• Assist licensing team, as needed, to coordinate and track insurance claims, certificates of insurance, and compliance with insurance requirements across the property portfolio.
• Assist with regulatory compliance matters including monitoring changes in laws affecting manufactured housing and RV resort operations, preparing compliance reports, and supporting internal policy development.
• Coordinate and oversee outside counsel to track progress on outstanding matters and ensure matters are addressed and completed in a timely manner.
• Process and track legal invoices from outside counsel, manage legal budget tracking, and ensure proper coding and approval of legal expenses.
• Prepare and file documents with courts, government agencies, and regulatory bodies including UCC filings, trademark applications, and corporate registrations.
• Support the legal team with special projects including policy updates, training materials, and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• 3 years of paralegal experience (Required)
• 3 years experience with real estate, corporate, securities, or commercial litigation (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document preparation
• Experience with contract management and review
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar platforms
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and review
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with corporate governance, SEC filings, and board portal software is a plus
• Knowledge of real estate law, REIT regulations, or manufactured housing industry is preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to elevate issues
• Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Notary Public
• Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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