Senior Paralegal - Real Estate

Inspire Brands, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Legal Paralegal with extensive experience in commercial real estate. The role involves managing legal and transactional tasks related to property leases and acquisitions. Candidates should possess a B.A. degree and at least 10 years of paralegal experience in commercial real estate. Strong client service orientation, organizational skills, and proficiency in relevant software are essential. Join a dynamic team to support a diverse portfolio of brands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Order and review title commitments and legal documents.
• Draft and review transactional documents including leases and agreements.
• Lead eminent domain proceedings and negotiate compensation.

Skills

Client Service Orientation

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking Ability

Drafting

Communication

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Education

B.A. Degree

Tools

CoStar

Dealpath

Lucernex

Word

Excel

Job description

Legal Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate

Inspire Brands is seeking a highly skilled Legal Paralegal with extensive experience in commercial real estate to support our expanding portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of legal and transactional tasks related to property leases, acquisitions, dispositions, easements, and eminent domain proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Order and review title commitments, legal descriptions, surveys, and environmental reports; prepare objection letters for new leases and purchases.
2. Draft and review transactional documents including leases, amendments, termination agreements, purchase and sale agreements, subleases, options, notices, easements, and closing documents across multiple states.
3. Assist in drafting and responding to legal notices.
4. Maintain electronic legal files for each property transaction.
5. Review and prepare critical date summaries and send reminders to internal teams.
6. Prepare and review estoppel certificates, SNDA's, and other lease administration documents.
7. Review franchisee-developed leases for rights of first refusal or assumptions.
8. Evaluate the feasibility of easements and site reconfigurations; draft and negotiate related documents.
9. Negotiate licenses and easements; draft and finalize related agreements.
10. Lead eminent domain proceedings, negotiate compensation, and coordinate with relevant departments.
11. Participate in regular conference calls with business, development, and legal teams.
12. Serve as a resource for portfolio management and coordinate with title companies for document acquisition and title insurance.
13. Collaborate with legal and departmental teams throughout transaction processes, including post-closing.
14. Develop knowledge of real estate processes and documentation requirements across states.

Qualifications:

• B.A. degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a paralegal in commercial real estate, either in-house or at a law firm.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in retail leasing, acquisitions, divestitures, and condemnation actions.
• Strong client service orientation, organizational skills, and multi-tasking ability.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and document management software such as CoStar, Dealpath, and Lucernex.
• Ability to work effectively within a team of legal and non-legal professionals.

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company with a diverse portfolio including Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC.

Our purpose is to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences, transforming the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table.