Legal Real Estate Manager

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What we’re looking for:

Nexamp is looking to hire a Legal Real Estate Manager. This critical role serves as a subject matter expert on real estate and title matters supporting the third-party financing of Nexamp projects. It ensures all real estate deliverables (title policies, estoppels, surveys, affidavits, and similar documentation) are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. The position requires deep knowledge of title insurance, real estate documents, and closing processes, as well as the ability to direct, influence, and motivate external counsel, lenders, and other third-party partners to meet tight deadlines and uphold Nexamp’s transaction standards.

This is a visible and impactful role for someone with strong attention to detail.

You will be hybrid out of our Boston, MA or Chicago, IL office. You will report to the Senior Counsel.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and lead internal and external stakeholders to deliver complete and accurate real estate requirements for project financing, ensuring all documentation meets investor and company standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison for title and real estate issues, reviewing and analyzing title commitments, proformas, ALTA surveys, and related documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Identify and resolve title defects, recommend curative strategies, and drive resolution by effectively managing and motivating external partners and internal teams to act promptly and align with Nexamp’s interests.
• Communicate clear, actionable next steps to Portfolio Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure the timely delivery of complete and compliant real estate packages.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration among Legal, Portfolio Operations, Finance, Capital Markets, and external partners to maintain project timelines and proactively address real estate challenges.
• Draft, review, and finalize real estate and title documentation including resolutions, affidavits, estoppels, and title policies with precision and alignment to internal standards and investor expectations.
• Track and report progress on all deliverables using internal systems and databases, identifying risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Represent Nexamp professionally and persuasively with lender counsel, title companies, and financing partners, maintaining trust, credibility, and influence throughout complex negotiations.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelors or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience, with some direct exposure to real estate, title, or property transactions. Candidates with transferable experience in legal operations, project management, or corporate transactions are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate external partners and internal teams to achieve timely and compliant outcomes across multiple transactions.
• Proven success managing multiple, concurrent closings while ensuring accuracy and legal integrity.
• Experience collaborating across internal departments and external stakeholders to meet complex transaction requirements.
• Experience in renewable energy or project finance is preferred.
• Prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal department is a plus.
• Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in good standing is preferred.
• Identifies root causes, evaluates risks, and recommends practical, compliant solutions to complex real estate and financing challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat Pro, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
• Self-motivated and…