What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - Financial Services position at CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.?
CBL Properties, one of the largest mall REITs in the United States, is seeking an experienced real estate paralegal in Chattanooga, TN to work in the midst of meaningful transactions associated with the effective management of CBL's portfolio. Working closely with in-house finance counsel, the Paralegal is an integral member of the team that continually positively impacts the organization. If you’d like to be a part of creating great shopping experiences, CBL may be the right choice for you! Apply and see why CBL has earned Great Place to Work Certification™!.
The successful candidate will offer a passion for experience with the commercial loan due diligence process which may include any or all of the following:
- Lender liaison – seeking consents from lenders on leasing, estoppel, SNDA and other matters that require lender approval
- Substantial title and survey review
- Entity formation
- Assisting with the preparation of real estate sales contracts and loan documents
- Review and preparation of escrow instruction letters
- Supervision of closing process including the preparation of closing binders
- Additional tasks as needed to ensure successful outcomes
Education and/or Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in commercial real estate leasing setting with a focus on real estate financing transactions. Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Legal Studies or related discipline required.
Strong written and verbal communication, technology, and organizational skills. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office required, including Word and Excel. Ability to file and retrieve documents upon request to support/prepare correspondence and closing binders. Ability to research, review and coordinate multiple projects and anticipate deadlines.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
