Senior Paralegal - Real Estate

Simon Property Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Property Group is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal in Corporate Indianapolis to support secured debt transactions for a premier portfolio of commercial properties. The role involves reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and estoppel certificates, while coordinating with title insurers, lenders, and tenants.

You will manage site plans, ownership structures, and transaction logistics, ensuring timely closings and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on real estate, title, and survey matters for sophisticated commercial properties and secured debt transactions.
• Experience with complex joint ventures and entity structures is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Title & Survey: Review and analyze title commitments, pro forma policies, and related encumbrance documents to identify and resolve potential title issues and objections for secured debt transactions.
• Site Plans & Ownership Structures: Create and maintain detailed property site plans and summarize complex ownership structures (ground leases, REAs, TICs, condos).
• Zoning: Review zoning reports, resolve compliance issues, and coordinate with zoning providers and lender counsel.
• Leasing & Estoppels: Prepare estoppel certificates, coordinate revisions with tenants, and verify lease information.
• Transaction Management: Manage all aspects of secured debt transactions, maintain pipeline reports, and oversee closing logistics.
• File Management & Administrative Support: Maintain organized SharePoint files and support KYC/compliance tasks.

Skills

Legal industry experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Paralegal Certificate/Bachelor's/Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Job Location: Corporate Indianapolis.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Join Simon Property Group’s Legal Finance department as a Real Estate Paralegal, where you will play a key role in supporting sophisticated secured debt transactions for a premier portfolio of commercial properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional to work alongside top attorneys and business teams in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Title & Survey: Review and analyze title commitments, pro forma policies, and related encumbrance documents to identify and resolve potential title issues and objections for secured debt transactions. Examine ALTA/NSPS surveys, address survey exceptions, and finalize survey deliverables. Manage relationships and engagements with title insurers and surveyors, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables. Serve as a liaison among title insurers, surveyors, and lender counsel to facilitate smooth transaction closings.
• Site Plans & Ownership Structures: Create and maintain detailed property site plans for use by attorneys and business teams. Research, identify, and summarize complex commercial property ownership structures, including ground leases, REAs, TICs, and condominiums.
• Zoning: Review and analyze zoning reports to identify and resolve compliance issues and code violations. Oversee engagements with zoning report providers and coordinate with property management to address and resolve zoning matters. Facilitate communication between zoning providers and lender counsel.
• Leasing & Estoppels: Prepare and deliver estoppel certificates to tenants for relevant transactions. Communicate with tenants’ corporate offices and counsel regarding comments, revisions, and execution of estoppel certificates. Review and confirm lease information, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with internal departments for resolution. Determine the need for CCRA estoppels, REA estoppels, or SNDAs based on property and lease documentation.
• Transaction Management: Collaborate with finance attorneys and business teams to manage all aspects of secured debt transactions, including loan originations, modifications, payoffs, property releases, and other servicing matters. Maintain a comprehensive pipeline report of current and prospective transactions. Oversee transaction logistics, including signature page management, invoice processing, settlement statement review, and preparation of closing books.
• File Management & Administrative Support: Establish and maintain organized SharePoint files and other database systems for transaction documentation. Prepare reports for attorneys, auditors, partners, and lenders as needed. Assist with KYC reporting and compliance requirements. Support the Legal Finance team with additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on real estate, title, and survey matters for sophisticated commercial properties and secured debt transactions.
• Experience with complex joint ventures and entity structures is highly valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, professional, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Simon Property Group?

Work with industry leaders on high-profile commercial real estate transactions. Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and innovative legal team. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a stable, respected company.

Simon® is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers. In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long-tenured and well-respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 + year history of successful retail real estate development, management, and leasing. Simon was named Fortune’s Most Admired Real Estate Company eight times. We have experienced an explosion of growth and innovation unprecedented in the industry and we look forward to Simon's future.

Simon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you require assistance or need to request an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. Please note this email is intended only for accommodation requests related to the application and interview process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.