Paralegal, Real Estate
Paralegal, Real Estate
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Job Description
Sonder (NASDAQ: SOND) is a leading global hospitality brand offering premium design-forward apartments and intimate boutique hotels for the modern savvy traveler. Founded in 2014 Sonder combines thoughtfully designed spaces with seamless tech-enabled service all delivered through a single beautifully integrated experience.
Our properties are located in the worlds most sought-after neighborhoods spanning 40 markets across nine countries and three continents. Through the Sonder app guests enjoy full control over their stay from self check-in to 24/7 support making every detail of travel easier more flexible and more inspiring.
In 2024 we announced a strategic partnership with Marriott International bringing Sonder properties to and the Marriott Bonvoy app. This integration connects our inventory and front of house and back of house systems with the worlds largest travel loyalty platform unlocking exciting new possibilities for our guests and employees.
Sonder is focused on delivering amazing experiences for the modern traveler while driving smart sustainable growth. Our team blends the agility of a tech company with the standards of a global hospitality brand and were building something thats reshaping the future of travel.
Life at Sonder
We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions how we conduct meetings how we communicate and how we treat each other. Its the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.
We are seeking a diligent Real Estate Paralegal to join our collaborative workplace. As a member of Sonders Legal Team you will be innovative in solving problems and challenges coordinate business and legal issues and questions follow-up on responses with other departments within the organization and be energetic focused and results-oriented with a high level of integrity and honesty. Candidates must be highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize be a team player and have excellent written and verbal skills.
The Opportunity:
REAL ESTATE SUPPORT:
Providing general assistance in hospitality leasing and management transactions and in support of Sonders asset management function;
Reviewing drafting and compiling documents to facilitate real estate transactions and the management and operation of Sonders operating portfolio in North America and EMEA;
Drafting and reviewing routine lease and management agreement notices deliverables (e.g. estoppels commencement date certificates etc.) and amendments;
Analyzing and summarizing documents zoning ordinances and statutes;
Working closely with members of the legal team and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects;
Collecting tracking and performing legal due diligence;
Managing outside counsel across North America and EMEA in connection with transactions asset management and disputes;
Maintaining document databases and collaborating to develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure efficiency of legal team engagement; and
Multitasking and prioritizing work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product within deadlines.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL OPS SUPPORT:
Provide administrative support to the legal team;
Manage legal department distribution lists intranet site and related shared sites;
Triaging and dispatching of correspondence;
Oversee legal department subscriptions and licenses and ensure timely and cost-effective renewals and payments;
Assist with the day-to-day legal operations of the organization including but not limited to contract management compliance and legal vendor management;
Assist in developing and managing the legal department budget tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities;
Assist in collecting and analyzing the legal department metrics and data to identify trends assess performance and inform decision-making;
Assist in developing and delivering training programs for legal department staff and other employees on legal processes technology tools and compliance requirements;
Assist with special projects and team/departmental initiatives; and
Perform other duties as assigned/requested.
Who We Look For:
5 years of experience as a paralegal;
Strong communication skills and an ability to clearly explain legal terms to cross-functional teams within the organization;
Exceptional organizational skills & attention to detail;
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage a large number of tasks;
Able to adapt to changing and fast paced conditions to ensure continued alignment with business requirements;
Willingness to take on challenges and new objectives;
Ability to identify issues and determine when escalation is required;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of legal professionals;
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion;
Tech savvy and striving for constant improvement and innovation;
Computer skills including experience with Mac Microsoft office G-Suite Salesforce Coupa and NetSuite or an openness to learning new programs; and
Ability to contribute positively to a team environment.
Bonus Points For:
Experience with Commercial Contracts;
Experience supporting transactions and portfolios in both North America and EMEA; and
Experience using Asana Salesforce and/or Ironclad
Proficiency in one or several foreign languages.
Benefits
We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees benefits may include:
Competitive compensation
Medical dental and vision insurance (where applicable)
Flexible vacation
Wellness and volunteering days
Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders
Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork
Learn More About Sonder
Blog: Sonder Stories
Instagram: @sonderstays
Equal Opportunity
We 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 disability status or any other classification protected by applicable state federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonders Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees guests partners and communities feel safe respected included cared for and empowered.
As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all we have created Sonder Circles also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to .
Employment Type
Full-Time
