What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal position at Belong?
Our mission is to create authentic belonging experiences for those who own much-loved homes, and those longing for that feeling.
Belong is changing what it means to rent, sell, buy, and live in a home by putting people first. We're where hospitality meets consumer real estate—and we're about to redefine an entire industry. We’re backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), GGV Capital, Battery Ventures, and Fifth Wall, just to name a few of our all-star investors.
The Opportunity:
Come be a cornerstone in shaping the legal future of our rapidly growing tech company. In this dynamic role, you will focus on the intricacies of our legal landscape, helping solidify our compliance frameworks, and providing valuable services to our community members. Your expertise will be pivotal in supporting and developing all legal matters relating to our landlord-tenant and real estate issues. You'll report directly to our Chief Legal Officer.
Who You Are:
Positive and Proactive: You’re a “glass half full” type of person who views challenges as opportunities to grow and enjoys learning new things.Skilled Negotiator: You are adept at handling complex stakeholder relationships and are capable of negotiating under varying circumstances.
Problem Solver: You're eager to have direct involvement in developing new processes and knowledge for the Legal team at Belong.
Detail-Oriented: You understands that attention to the smallest details can lead to significant findings and subsequent changes in process.
Relationship Builder: You're able to build professional relationships with leaders inside the company.
Effective Communicator: You are comfortable finding solutions to business challenges and able to communicate findings clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally.
Organized and Thorough: You manage workload efficiently while multitasking and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications:
Experience: You have 4 years of experience in corporate and real estate legal work, specifically with a focus on landlord-tenant law and residential leasing transactions.
Education: You have a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Certifications: A Paralegal certification focused on real estate law or a Registered Paralegal (RP) or equivalent is a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with legal-specific software and technology platforms used for case and document management.
Additional Required Skills:
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to ensure accuracy in all legal documents and records.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage complex workloads and multitask effectively.
Project Management: Experience in project management or relevant certification is highly desirable.
What You'll Own:
Lead Internal Discovery: Lead internal discovery processes, collecting documents and other materials for ongoing legal cases.
Track Legal Actions: Manage and track unlawful detainer actions with external firms.
Facilitate Communication: Collaborate with in-house and third-party attorneys, facilitating seamless communication and coordination.
Legal Research: Research and maintain our landlord-tenant knowledge base, monitoring for new and updated laws, rules, and ordinances.
Compliance Oversight: Oversee compliance with all applicable housing laws and regulations.
Community Engagement: Manage legal aspects of community engagement initiatives to enhance tenant satisfaction and community relations.
Data Privacy Management: Oversee company compliance with data privacy laws like GDPR or CCPA.
Strategic Communication: Engage in daily discussions with our President and other company leaders on all legal matters.
\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
