Senior Corporate Paralegal

General Description

The Senior Corporate Paralegal will provide high-level legal, transactional, and corporate governance support to the Legal Department of a large affordable housing real estate development company. This position requires a detail‑oriented and proactive professional with 6–10 years of paralegal experience in corporate, real estate, and transactional matters. The role involves independently managing complex entity structures, supporting real estate acquisitions, dispositions and financings, entity formation and management, overseeing corporate governance compliance, coordinating across multiple business units and external stakeholders, and maintaining oversight of litigation and claims reporting for the organization.

• Full‑Time
• Exempt
• 37.5 Hours per Week
• Monday - Friday
• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

• Form, maintain, and dissolve limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft, file, and track organizational documents, amendments, resolutions, annual reports, and foreign qualifications.
• Manage entity database and ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping of ownership structures, officers, directors, and authorized signatories.
• Prepare and coordinate execution of board and member resolutions, consents, and meeting minutes and certifications.
• Maintain governance calendars and ensure compliance with internal policies and state filing requirements.
• Serve as liaison with registered agents and outside counsel for corporate compliance matters.

• Support real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development closings.
• Prepare and organize due diligence materials, and manage document flow among internal teams, lenders, and investors.
• Assist in coordinating and tracking post‑closing obligations and deliverables.
• Support financing transactions, including preparation of signature blocks, drafting resolutions and incumbency certificates, and signature management.
• Draft and revise construction contracts using AIA software and assist with the execution process in coordination with project management and legal teams.

• Track, monitor, and maintain records of all active and pending litigation, administrative actions, and claims involving the company and its affiliates.
• Prepare and maintain internal litigation and claims reports for the CLO and executive leadership.
• Support risk management and insurance teams by tracking claim resolution and settlement documentation.
• Assist inside and outside counsel in gathering and organizing discovery materials, witness information, and document productions as requested.

• Compile and review lender‑required due diligence and closing documentation.
• Maintain files for limited partner transfers and assist with investor‑related corporate documentation.
• Prepare certificates and other documentation required for loan closings and investor approvals.

• Maintain centralized corporate records and digital database of all active and inactive entities.
• Generate entity status and ownership reports for finance, compliance, and asset management departments.
• Ensure consistency and integrity of corporate data across internal systems.

• Conduct legal and factual research related to corporate, real estate, and litigation matters.
• Assist with updating internal policies, templates, and governance procedures.
• Support and train junior legal staff and coordinate with administrative support as needed.

• In‑depth knowledge of corporate governance principles, entity management, and real estate transactional documentation.
• Experience drafting and managing AIA contracts and related construction documentation.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment in handling confidential…