Senior Paralegal - Real Estate, Transactions & Corporate Governance

Job Description Senior Paralegal – Real Estate, Transactions & Corporate GovernanceType: Direct Hire Location: San Jose, CA or Los Angeles, CA (On-Site) – Relocation required if not a commutable distance from either location Salary: $102K – $190K annually (DOE) About the RoleWe are partnered with California's largest water utility—the third-largest in the US—to recruit a Senior Paralegal for their Legal Department. The selected candidate will be hired as a full-time employee directly with our client. The Legal Department is an efficient, high-impact team of attorneys providing full-service legal support across a multi-state enterprise. The Senior Paralegal will work with substantial autonomy on real estate and transactional matters, corporate governance, litigation support, and legal operations. The ideal candidate brings a combination of private practice, government or regulatory, and in-house experience. The work spans regulated utility transactions, multi-jurisdictional real property matters, public company governance, and civil litigation — a profile that rewards breadth over narrow specialization. Key ResponsibilitiesReal Estate & Transactional (Primary Focus)Draft real property instruments including Rights of Entry, Licenses, Easements, Leases, and Deeds Draft and review commercial agreements including MSAs, SOWs, and NDAs Conduct title and real property research using public databases and commercial platforms Coordinate and manage escrow processes for real estate transactions Organize and synthesize legal due diligence for real estate and M&A transactions Manage real estate and corporate transaction files Corporate Governance & ComplianceSupport SEC reporting, corporate governance filings, and entity maintenance across multiple states Assist with privacy compliance matters and data governance documentation Support labor and employment compliance documentation and related matters Litigation SupportDraft demand letters, cease-and-desist letters, and litigation hold and preservation notices Manage litigation holds and litigation calendars Coordinate responses to subpoenas, discovery requests, and document requests in civil, administrative, and criminal proceedings Research & Legal OperationsConduct legal research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and public/government databases Research federal, state, and local statutes, codes, ordinances, and case law across multiple jurisdictions Assist with outside counsel management, billing oversight, and invoice review Contribute to development of internal policies, procedures, and legal operations initiatives QualificationsRequiredABA-approved Paralegal Certificate required Bachelor's or Associate's Degree 8+ years of paralegal experience with demonstrated depth in real estate transactional and/or corporate work Background combining two or more of: private law firm, government/regulatory agency, and corporate in-house environments Experience drafting real property instruments: Rights of Entry, Easements, Licenses, Leases, Deeds Title and real property research experience Experience coordinating real estate escrows and transaction due diligence Strong legal research skills — LexisNexis and/or Westlaw required Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) Proven ability to manage confidential matters with discretion in a regulated-entity environment Exceptional written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills and attention to detail Self-starter capable of managing a diverse, high-volume workload independently Must be willing and able to work on-site in San Jose or Los Angeles, CA PreferredExperience supporting SEC filings, public company governance, or investor relations documentation Familiarity with privacy law and data governance compliance Multi-state or multi-jurisdiction real property research experience Experience with outside counsel management systems (e.g., Legal Tracker, TyMetrix) NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) or NFPA PACE designation Active California Notary Public License Experience in a regulated industry: utilities, energy, telecom, finance, or government Compensation & EmploymentEmployment Type: Direct Hire – Full-Time Employee of our client Salary: $102K – $190K annually (DOE) Benefits: Full employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off