Paralegal, PGIM Real Estate

PGIM; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with potential for annual bonus

Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid time off

401(k) plan with company match up to 4%

Company-funded pension plan

Wellness programs

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted shares

Job summary

A global investment management firm based in Newark, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their legal team. The role involves providing support for corporate governance, transactions, and special projects. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of paralegal experience, strong corporate law knowledge, and excellent organizational skills. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal or similar experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing work responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for corporate governance and other corporate matters.
• Conduct contract and confidentiality agreement review.
• Support execution logistics, including signature collection and notarization.

Skills

Strong corporate and contract law experience

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

College degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

OneDrive

Job description

Paralegal, PGIM Real Estate

PGIM Real Estate Law has an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic global investment management business. PGIM Real Estate Law is seeking a Paralegal to join the Americas legal team supporting the PGIM Real Estate Equity business with responsibility for several Prudential subsidiaries, affiliates, and investment vehicles, both domestically and internationally. The position will also have responsibility for investment management, transactions, and special projects. This individual will report to the Manager, Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for corporate governance, corporate structure, transactions, corporate reporting and other general corporate matters.
• Support routine and complex corporate governance across fund entities and single purpose vehicles, including officer appointments, annual reports, and other filings and corporate records.
• Support handling of information requests and other routine legal matters, i.e., audit letters and updates; compliance reporting, etc.
• Conduct contract and confidentiality agreement review.
• Support execution logistics, including signature collection and notarization.
• Serve as a corporate paralegal liaison with cross‑functional teams (tax, finance, operations) to support transactions.
• Identify areas to improve existing processes with AI and generally improve leverage across the team.
• Provide project management and cross‑functional coordination for special projects.
• Monitor PGIM RE Litigation mailbox for service of process.
• Monitor minor insured litigation and miscellaneous litigation.
• Support for sales, acquisition, and financing transactions.
• Provide outside counsel support.
• Data entry and maintenance of various databases.
• Perform ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a paralegal or similar experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• A college degree or paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
• Strong corporate and contract law experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and OneDrive.
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform new tasks, as needed.
• Adaptability to changing work responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Strong time‑management and project‑management skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines while remaining flexible.
• Ability to work well with attorneys, investment professionals, and outside counsel at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with potential for annual bonus.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 4%.
• Company‑funded pension plan.
• Wellness programs including reimbursement up to $1,600 per year.
• Work‑life resources and educational benefits.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 85% shares at lower purchase period price.

EEO & Accommodation

Prudential is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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