Senior Due Diligence Paralegal

Summary Of Job Description

The Senior Due Diligence Paralegal manages a portfolio of complex lease and purchase deals and provides broad support on all due diligence matters to real estate attorneys, real estate managers, design managers, and project managers. This position manages the entire escrow process for purchase deals and closings. The Senior Due Diligence Paralegal drafts and negotiates ancillary legal documents. This position may mentor/train less experienced paralegals.

You’ll Get a Chance To

• Manage a portfolio of complex lease and purchase deals and provides broad support on all due diligence matters to real estate attorneys, real estate managers, design managers and project managers (RD Team).
• Manage the entire escrow process for purchase deals and closings including, but not limited to, leading pre-closing calls and coordination with escrow, title, and seller(s).
• Obtain effective title policies and prepares title objection and closing letters.
• Examine and analyze Title Instruments, surveys, and environmental reports and conducts a full due diligence review to ascertain any material or adverse effects on the proposed site for purchase or lease.
• Prepare a critical issues memorandum summarizing relevant issues and concerns (including, but not limited to, design, construction, and legal matters) related to this review.
• Draft and negotiate ancillary legal documents.
• Continuously manage and track various deadlines and milestones related to contingencies in our Purchase and Sale Agreements and Lease Agreements, tracks permit ready dates and potential commencement of construction, and sends updates to the RD Team and real estate attorneys regularly.
• Participate on various RD Team calls to ensure the RD Team is aligned on timing and scope of outstanding work to achieve development milestones and deadlines.
• Set and run a Pre-Closing Call(s); depending on the nature of the deal there may be more than one call.
• Run reports from the due diligence database.
• May mentor and train new or entry-level paralegals.
• Prepare Memorandum’s of Lease for recording to benefit sites under lease
  
  

How We Reward You

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*
• Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates
  
  

Your Background And Experience

• Paralegal certification or JD required
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience, including at least two years of due diligence/real estate experience or
• JD degree
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.
  
  

Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual

• Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.
  
  

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

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