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Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Commercial Real Estate ParalegalWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Paralegal with 10+ years of substantive CRE experience to join our team. This role supports high-volume, sophisticated commercial transactions across multiple asset classes, including hospitality, industrial, development, retail/shopping centers, office, NNN outparcels, and flex/industrial assets. Residential experience is not relevant for this position. Experience in a mid-size to larger law-firm environment is strongly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesManage commercial real estate transactions from PSA execution through closingReview and analyze title commitments, exceptions, and surveys; prepare title/survey objection letters; assist in resolving complex title/survey issuesCoordinate due diligence, including ordering and tracking third-party reports, estoppels, and zoning materialsAssist with entity formation and related corporate documentation; retrieve organizational records and certifications from Secretaries of StateReview operating agreements, shareholder agreements, membership transfer agreements, and other deal-related corporate recordsSupport asset and membership interest acquisitions and dispositionsWork with lender counsel and internal team on loan document review and lender closing checklists (deal support only - not a loan-closer role)Maintain closing checklists, prepare closing deliverables, and assemble closing bindersCoordinate with title companies, surveyors, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholdersQualifications10+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experienceDemonstrated ability to manage full deal life-cycle (PSA → diligence → closing)Strong title and survey review skills with ability to draft and negotiate curativesDeep understanding of corporate structure and authority requirements in CRE transactionsExperience with institutional-style documentation and sophisticated sponsor environmentsStrong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and excellent time-managementEnergetic, positive, proactive approach with strong initiativeExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsAdditional Preferred ExperienceBroader corporate experience (shareholder agreements, asset sales, membership transfers)Familiarity with loan documents and lender deliverables (deal-side oversight)