Real Estate Paralegal

Staffing One, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to manage contracts and ensure compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with legal teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of real estate law and contract management, with a focus on effective communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in contract administration or legal support.
• Prior experience as a Real Estate Paralegal is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate various contracts including real estate leases.
• Ensure compliance with land use regulations and permitting requirements.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Contract Management Software

Job description

Responsible for managing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to ensure compliance with our client's policies and regulatory requirements. This role requires expertise in contract lifecycle management, redlining, and compliance review—particularly in the real estate, telecommunications, and infrastructure sectors. Must have prior experience as a Real Estate Paralegal in a law firm, site acquisition company, or a company that owns / manages cell towers, with a strong focus on contract preparation, lease negotiations, and transactional document review.

Key Responsibilities :

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Prepare, review, redline, and negotiate various contracts, including vendor agreements, service agreements, real estate leases, easements, master service agreements (MSAs), and site acquisition agreements.
• Draft and review cell tower lease agreements, amendments, and site access agreements.
• Ensure compliance with land use regulations, zoning laws, and permitting requirements.
• Work with landlords, site acquisition specialists, and regulatory agencies to resolve lease or contract issues.

Contract Compliance & Risk Management : Ensure contract compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements, particularly those governing real estate transactions, site acquisitions, and infrastructure projects.

Lease & Contract Administration : Track critical contract dates (e.g., lease expirations, renewal deadlines, compliance milestones) and maintain an organized contract management system.

Due Diligence & Title Review : Conduct due diligence on real estate transactions, including reviewing title reports, ALTA surveys, zoning reports, and environmental assessments.

Coordination with Legal & Business Teams : Collaborate with legal counsel, procurement, finance, and operational teams to align contracts with business objectives and risk mitigation strategies.

Dispute Resolution Support : Assist in resolving contract disputes, lease compliance issues, and claims related to site acquisitions or vendor agreements.

Reporting & Documentation : Prepare reports and summaries on contract status, risks, and key provisions for leadership review.

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Real Estate, or a related field. Paralegal certification preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in contract administration, real estate transactions, or legal support.
• Prior experience as a Real Estate Paralegal in a law firm, site acquisition company, or a telecom infrastructure company is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, contract law, and telecom site acquisition agreements.
• Expertise in redlining contracts, lease negotiations, and transactional document review.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in contract management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and legal research tools.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to interact with legal teams, vendors, landlords, and government entities.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in regulated industries such as utilities, energy, or telecommunications.
• Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, CoStar, or other contract and real estate management systems.
• Certification in Contract Management (e.g., NCMA, CPCM) or Paralegal Studies is a plus.
• Hybrid work environment with occasional travel as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours during critical contract negotiations or project deadlines.

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