Paralegal

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It’s why we’re integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn’t just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It’s about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It’s about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It’s about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it’s about bringing people together.

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

Brookfield Properties has an immediate need for a Paralegal at the corporate office in Chicago, IL.

Brookfield Properties’ Legal Leasing team proactively provides legal and other consultative services in a variety of contractual matters affecting the Company's businesses and operations. The Legal Leasing group’s focus on partnering with its clients, strong commitment to quality legal representation and collegial team atmosphere, make this an outstanding place to participate in the practice of sophisticated corporate and transactional law.

The Paralegal is an integral member of the Legal Leasing group working closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to support in all matters of real estate, leasing, and transactional law. To be successful in this role, the Paralegal must have the poise and self-awareness to seek out help and ask questions when necessary, and the capacity to learn the skills and confidences to act independently as needed once established in the role.

Overall, we seek qualities that display our company’s core values which are Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review real estate related documents and leases that are clear, legally sound, and in terms favorable to the Company

• Address legal inquiries and issues regarding use and operation from shopping center tenants by reviewing and analyzing leases and contractual documents

• Ensure that all agreements and contractual arrangements entered into on behalf of the Company comply with applicable corporate approvals

• Develop and maintain open communication and good working relationships with tenants and employee clients  

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications          

• High school diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience preferred

• Experience working directly with deal teams is preferred

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

• Research and analytical skills preferred

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and exemplary work ethic

Compensation

• Salary type: Exempt 

• Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

• Annual Base Salary Range: $70,000- $85,000

• Annual Bonus: 10%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1

• 401(k) Company matching

• 401(k) Vests on Day 1

• Career development programs

• Charitable donation matching

• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid Parental Leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• Childcare Assistance

• Commuter benefits

• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000