Paralegal - Construction & Development

Welltower™ Inc. (NYSE:WELL); New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Welltower Inc. seeks a Development & Construction Paralegal to support the legal function on US projects. The role collaborates with in‑house teams and outside counsel to manage contracts, change orders, waivers, and liens throughout development and construction.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in construction or real estate paralegal work, with familiarity of AIA forms and contracted documents. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Paralegal Studies preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience as a construction or real estate paralegal or related support for development transactions.
• Experience reviewing and processing construction contracts and project documents (AIA or similar forms).
• Familiarity with mechanics lien statutes, bonding, and construction insurance provisions preferred.
• Experience supporting construction disputes and project record compilation.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage construction, architect, engineer, and consultant agreements, amendments, change orders, and related documents.
• Oversee intake, review, and tracking for all projects; manage third party vendor payments.
• Monitor development/construction processes and contract execution workflows; liaise with external counsel.
• Support construction litigation and pre-litigation matters by organizing project records and agreements.
• Track claims, project data, and reports for cross-functional teams.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Construction law

Real estate

Contract management

DocuSign

AIA contracts

Lien waivers

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Paralegal Studies degree preferred

Tools

DocuSign

Contract management systems

Job description

WELLTOWER - REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

About The Role

The Development & Construction Paralegal supports the legal function for Welltower’s development and construction projects activity with a primary focus on US projects. This role works closely with the in-house legal team, the Development and Construction team, the Investments team, and outside counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Development and Construction team with respect to the tracking of construction, architect, engineer, and consultant agreements, amendments, change orders, and ancillary project documents for the development and construction team.
• Applies consistent intake, review, and tracking discipline for all projects, including managing third party vendor payments.
• Understands the development/construction process, including construction contracts, contractor affidavits, mechanics liens, waivers, bonding, insurance, and related legal issues.
• Tracks the engagement of external counsel and professional consultants, including but not limited to, initiating the engagements, obtaining written confirmation of deadlines for reports and analysis and following up with respective team members.
• Supports construction litigation and pre-litigation matters by assembling, organizing and synthesizing project records and applicable agreements.
• Tracks claims and project record data and reports periodically to cross-functional teams.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies is preferred.
• Experience: 5 + years’ experience as a construction or real estate paralegal, or equivalent experience supporting construction and development transactions.
• Experience reviewing and processing construction contracts and project documents, including AIA or equivalent forms, change orders, lien waivers, contractor affidavits, and payment applications, is preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanics lien statutes, bonding requirements, and construction insurance provisions is preferred.
• Experience supporting construction defect, delay, or payment disputes, including project record compilation and chronology preparation, is preferred.
• Experience managing contract execution workflows and document management systems (e.g., DocuSign), with demonstrated ability to manage high contract volume against competing deadlines.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

Compensation

Salaries may vary by location. The range for this role in New York City is $101,000 - $145,000 plus bonus. Final compensation determinations are made based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual experience, education, and skill level; business strategic priorities; primary office location; scope and anticipated strategic impact of the role.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program - purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program - we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more! https://welltower.com/newsroom/careers/

About Welltower

Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world’s preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors - our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet