Senior Paralegal, Real Estate

Senior Paralegal, Real Estate

OnSite:
Tampa, FL

Open to relocation!

What Will You Do?

The successful candidate will support the Real Estate team under the primary supervision of the Real Estate Senior Counsel. This position will have responsibilities relating to the Company's growing real estate portfolio, including preparing, reviewing, and interpreting a wide array of real estate related documents such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds and related documents, site plans/surveys, easements, and communications to/from landlords.

This position will frequently interact with internal business clients, governmental entities, landlords, developers, and neighboring property owners. This role will be part of a fast-paced environment that frequently involves the acquisition and divestiture of high-dollar assets and facilities.

Primary Job Functions

• Document Management:
  Draft, review, and manage complex legal documents (leases, purchase agreements, easements, construction contracts).
• Due Diligence:
  Analyze title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and other diligence items; resolve issues and coordinate with vendors (title companies, surveyors).
• Transaction Coordination:
  Prepare and maintain transaction checklists, manage closing calendars, coordinate closings, and handle post-closing matters like recording documents.
• Title Company Liaison:
  Work directly with title insurers and other parties to clear title, negotiate coverage, and manage closing-related documents.
• Research & Compliance:
  Conduct legal research and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Frequently interact with business teams to obtain information and documents necessary to effectuate real estate deals/objectives.
• Manage a high volume of communications from the business, landlords, the Real Estate Senior Counsel, and outside individuals.
• Verify documents are ready for signature and ensure execution occurs by relevant deadlines.
• Understand lease and other documents and opine on the Company's rights and obligations thereunder.
• Timely enter documents and information into relevant databases and keep track of significant deadlines.
• Work autonomously within designated parameters.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Job Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal or related field or equivalent work experience
• Experience in title review and drafting lease documents, required.
• 10+ years’ commercial property legal experience preferred.
• License or Certification:
  Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of legal records management.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Document management system.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and internet.
• Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect.
• Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers.
• Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries.

Who Are We?

At Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo.

It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

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