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Legal Analyst / Paralegal - Real Estate Private Equity Firm
Compensation: $110K - $130K base bonus
Work Schedule: In-office, 5 days per week
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
POSITION OVERVIEW
A well-established real estate investment firm is seeking a highly motivated Legal Analyst to join its in-house legal team. This role will provide support across various legal functions, including corporate governance, fund administration, real estate transactions, and administrative tasks. The position offers opportunities for increased responsibilities based on experience and performance, making it ideal for candidates considering a future in law or seeking growth in a real estate or financial setting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate Governance:
- Assist in the formation and dissolution of legal entities, maintaining an internal entity tracker, and ensuring compliance with ongoing maintenance obligations.
- Draft and review operating agreements, assignment documents, corporate resolutions, and subscription agreements.
- Prepare and maintain organizational structure charts.
- Organize and manage digital files, legal documents, and deal closing binders.
- Distribute investment documents to stakeholders and maintain investor records.
- Prepare capital call notices for investors.
Real Estate Transactions:
- Support the deal team, in-house legal team, and external counsel with transaction closings, including document coordination and due diligence review.
- Assist in the preparation and processing of bank lending applications and other financing documentation.
- Facilitate the internal review and approval of various legal agreements, such as service contracts, confidentiality agreements, and brokerage agreements.
Fund Administration:
- Assist with the intake and review of investor subscription documents.
- Collaborate with the investor relations team to support investor questionnaires and RFPs.
Operational Responsibilities:
- Work with insurance brokers and internal teams to manage insurance policies.
- Oversee document storage and records management.
- Coordinate with outside counsel to track firm litigation matters.
- Process legal invoices and maintain financial tracking for legal expenses.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal or legal analyst, with a focus on real estate and corporate matters in a law firm or in-house setting.
- Strong understanding of real estate transactions, corporate structures, and legal documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and process management skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Performance-based discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic legal team within a growing investment firm, offering exposure to a broad range of legal and business functions. Candidates with a strong interest in real estate, corporate law, or investment management are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
