Real Estate Paralegal

Leeds Professional Resources; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national retail real estate firm in Miami is seeking a paralegal to support their in-house legal team. The primary responsibilities include drafting and reviewing retail leases, coordinating with leasing brokers, and managing lease execution processes. Candidates should have 3-7 years of experience in retail leasing, with deep knowledge of percentage rent and co-tenancy provisions. Experience with Yardi, MRI, or Lucernex is preferred. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years paralegal experience with retail leasing.
• Deep knowledge of percentage rent and co-tenancy provisions.
• Experience with lease drafting and amendments.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review retail leases and legal documents.
• Maintain critical date calendars for leases.
• Coordinate with brokers and property managers on deal flow.

Skills

Retail leasing

Lease drafting

Portfolio administration

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Lucernex

Job description

Support in-house legal team for a national retail real estate owner/operator. Primary focus on retail leasing (shopping centers, power centers, big-box, QSR) including lease drafting, amendments, SNDAs, estoppels, and portfolio administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and review retail leases, LOIs, amendments, SNDAs, estoppels, and subordination agreements
• Abstract leases and maintain critical date calendars for percentage rent, co-tenancy, kick-outs, etc.
• Coordinate with leasing brokers, property managers, and outside counsel on deal flow
• Manage lease execution process and maintain fully executed lease files
• Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing

Qualifications

• 3–7 years paralegal experience with retail leasing (shopping centers, big-box, QSR)
• Deep knowledge of percentage rent, CAM reconciliation, exclusive use, and co-tenancy provisions
• Yardi, MRI, or Lucernex experience strongly preferred