Senior Real Estate Paralegal

Denholtz; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic commercial real estate firm as a Paralegal, where your expertise in real estate transactions will play a crucial role in supporting legal processes. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage the entire acquisition and disposition process while ensuring compliance with corporate regulations. You'll collaborate closely with the General Counsel and outside counsel, making a significant impact on the company's operations. With a focus on detail and organization, you will thrive in an environment that values your contributions and offers competitive compensation and benefits. If you're passionate about real estate law and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in commercial real estate law.
• Strong understanding of real estate transactions and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee real estate acquisition and disposition processes, ensuring compliance.
• Manage corporate compliance initiatives and support the General Counsel.

Skills

Real Estate Transactions

Corporate Governance

Legal Research

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies

Certification from a recognized paralegal association

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Be a part of our growth and join our team at Denholtz Properties!

Denholtz Properties is a privately held, vertically integrated commercial real estate investment and development company with more than $2 billion in assets under management. Based in Red Bank, N.J. with a regional headquarters in Orlando, FL. Denholtz Properties specializes in the acquisition and development of ground-up multifamily, industrial/flex and office properties. Our diversified real estate portfolio consists of over 6.8 million square feet of multifamily, industrial/flex, and office properties.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal to support our legal team with a focus on real estate transactions and entity compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing the real estate acquisition and disposition process, ensuring compliance with corporate regulations, and providing administrative support to the General Counsel.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the entire real estate acquisition and disposition process, including:
  • Entity formation and drafting operating agreements.
  • Managing critical dates related to Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs).
  • Coordinating with outside counsel to prepare necessary transaction documents.
  • Liaising with Title Companies to obtain title commitments and all necessary searches.
  • Working with Surveyors to ensure surveys meet Lender requirements.
  • Managing lender checklists.
  • Creating entity resolutions, as well as incumbency certificates.
  • Assisting in the creation of organizational charts.
  • Coordinating insurance requirements related to transactions.
  • Managing and tracking due diligence checklists.
  • Abstracting loan agreements and ongoing title requirements.
  • Monitoring and tracking post-closing items to ensure compliance.

Membership Interest Transfers:

• Process and manage membership interest transfer requests, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and company policies.

Entity Level Compliance:

• Manage corporate compliance initiatives, including:
  • Filing requirements related to the Corporate Transparency Act.
  • Maintaining up-to-date records for all entity-level compliance activities.

General Counsel Support:

• Manage the General Counsel’s calendar and tasks, ensuring timely completion of assignments and effective prioritization of legal matters.

The ideal candidate should have a background including:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Paralegal studies or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably in commercial real estate law.
• Strong understanding of real estate transactions, corporate governance, and compliance matters.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient in legal research and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Certification from a recognized paralegal association is a plus.

Competitive benefits and compensation commensurate with experience.

We are an EEO employer. No agencies please.