Real Estate Paralegal

Fitness International LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitness International is seeking an experienced real estate paralegal to support its Irvine team in all aspects of commercial leasing and purchase/sale transactions. The role partners with in-house and outside attorneys and multiple company departments to ensure accurate, timely documentation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years leasing paralegal experience, a BA preferred, and paralegal certification preferred. Proficiency with MS Office and ability to manage multiple tasks is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years leasing paralegal experience in commercial leasing.
• BA degree preferred and paralegal certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and proprietary systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks professionally and proactively.
• Strong written and verbal communication; negotiates with internal teams/tenants.
• Ability to track and meet deadlines.
• Notary Public preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review title commitments and title exceptions, surveys and zoning matters.
• Review leases and prepare lease abstracts.
• Assist in preparation, review, editing and negotiation of commercial real estate purchase/sales docs.
• Review and negotiate SNDAs.
• Advise in-house departments on interpretation and administration of leases and related documents.
• Prepare closing documents and organize them for the closing process.
• Assist with execution of documents.
• Follow up on post-closing matters.

Skills

Commercial leasing

Title review

Lease abstracts

Purchase agreements

SNDAs

Closing documents

Real estate law

Education

BA degree preferred

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Proprietary databases

Job description

We are currently seeking a real estate paralegal with experience in all aspects of commercial real estate leasing and purchase and sale transactions to join our Fitness International Real Estate Legal Department located in Irvine, California.

Individual will work closely with in-house and outside attorneys and various departments within the company.

Responsibilities include:

• review title commitments and title exceptions, surveys and zoning matters
• review leases and prepare lease abstracts
• assist in the preparation, review, editing and negotiation of commercial real estate purchase and sales agreements, leases, lease amendments, pre-sales agreements and related documents (including CC&Rs, REAs and OEAs)
• review and negotiate SNDAs
• consult with and advise in-house departments with respect to the interpretation and administration of real estate leases, purchase agreements and related documents
• prepare closing documents and organize them for the closing process
• assist with execution of documents
• perform all the necessary follow-up for all post-closing matters

Your background includes:

• Minimum 5 years leasing paralegal experience in commercial leasing with an in-house legal department or law firm, BA degree preferred, and paralegal certification preferred
• Demonstrated PC skills with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook), as well as the ability to learn and use proprietary computer systems and databases.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a professional, organized, detailed oriented and proactive way.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and negotiate successfully with internal team members and tenants.
• Ability to track and meet deadlines.

Notary Public preferred

About Fitness International

Founded in 1984, Fitness International is one of the fastest growing sports club chains in the U.S, currently operating over 660 locations in 25 states and Canada under the LA Fitness, City Sports Clubs and Club Studio brands. Fitness International’s mission is to help as many people as possible achieve the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by creating a nationwide network of sports clubs, offering its members the widest range of amenities and the friendliest service at an affordable price.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected basis or characteristic. The above position description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of, and requirement for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon review of the applicant’s criminal history.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance For Employers, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon review of the applicant’s criminal history. Under the California Child Day Care Facilities Act (Health & Safety Code § 1596.70 et seq.), the Company is required to obtain a criminal record clearance before the individual is permitted in the facility. Further, the material job duties in this specific job position entail providing nonmedical care to children as part of the employer-sponsored childcare service, provide services to and interact with minors as young as 14 years of age, have access to and work in locker rooms where minors may be present, and obtain and process sensitive and confidential financial and personal information.