Senior Paralegal - Real Estate

Location: Indianapolis

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R12705
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* Job Location:

** Corporate Indianapolis
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PURPOSE:

** Join Simon Property Group’s Legal Finance department as a Real Estate Paralegal, where you will play a key role in supporting sophisticated secured debt transactions for a premier portfolio of commercial properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional to work alongside top attorneys and business teams in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
** PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
**** Title & Survey:
*** Review and analyze title commitments, pro forma policies, and related encumbrance documents to identify and resolve potential title issues and objections for secured debt transactions.
* Examine ALTA/NSPS surveys, address survey exceptions, and finalize survey deliverables.
* Manage relationships and engagements with title insurers and surveyors, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
* Serve as a liaison among title insurers, surveyors, and lender counsel to facilitate smooth transaction closings.
** Site Plans & Ownership Structures:
*** Create and maintain detailed property site plans for use by attorneys and business teams.
* Research, identify, and summarize complex commercial property ownership structures, including ground leases, REAs, TICs, and condominiums.
** Zoning:
*** Review and analyze zoning reports to identify and resolve compliance issues and code violations.
* Oversee engagements with zoning report providers and coordinate with property management to address and resolve zoning matters.
* Facilitate communication between zoning providers and lender counsel.
** Leasing & Estoppels:
*** Prepare and deliver estoppel certificates to tenants for relevant transactions.
* Communicate with tenants’ corporate offices and counsel regarding comments, revisions, and execution of estoppel certificates.
* Review and confirm lease information, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with internal departments for resolution.
* Determine the need for CCRA estoppels, REA estoppels, or SNDAs based on property and lease documentation.
** Transaction Management:
*** Collaborate with finance attorneys and business teams to manage all aspects of secured debt transactions, including loan originations, modifications, payoffs, property releases, and other servicing matters.
* Maintain a comprehensive pipeline report of current and prospective transactions.
* Oversee transaction logistics, including signature page management, invoice processing, settlement statement review, and preparation of closing books.
** File Management & Administrative Support:
*** Establish and maintain organized SharePoint files and other database systems for transaction documentation.
* Prepare reports for attorneys, auditors, partners, and lenders as needed.
* Assist with KYC reporting and compliance requirements.
* Support the Legal Finance team with additional tasks and special projects as assigned.
** QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/

EXPERIENCE:

*** Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate’s Degree required.
* Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on real estate, title, and survey matters for sophisticated commercial properties and secured debt transactions.
* Experience with complex joint ventures and entity structures is highly valued.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams and SharePoint.
* Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Self-motivated, professional, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Work with industry leaders on high-profile commercial real estate transactions.
* Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and innovative legal team.
* Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a stable, respected company.

If you are a driven real estate paralegal seeking to advance your career in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply and…