Senior Paralegal Real Estate

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Join Simon Property Groups Legal Finance department as a Real Estate Paralegal where you will play a key role in supporting sophisticated secured debt transactions for a premier portfolio of commercial properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented proactive professional to work alongside top attorneys and business teams in a dynamic collaborative environment.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Title & Survey:

• Review and analyze title commitments pro forma policies and related encumbrance documents to identify and resolve potential title issues and objections for secured debt transactions.

• Examine ALTA/NSPS surveys address survey exceptions and finalize survey deliverables.

• Manage relationships and engagements with title insurers and surveyors ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables.

• Serve as a liaison among title insurers surveyors and lender counsel to facilitate smooth transaction closings.

Site Plans & Ownership Structures:

• Create and maintain detailed property site plans for use by attorneys and business teams.

• Research identify and summarize complex commercial property ownership structures including ground leases REAs TICs and condominiums.

Zoning:

• Review and analyze zoning reports to identify and resolve compliance issues and code violations.

• Oversee engagements with zoning report providers and coordinate with property management to address and resolve zoning matters.

• Facilitate communication between zoning providers and lender counsel.

Leasing & Estoppels:

• Prepare and deliver estoppel certificates to tenants for relevant transactions.

• Communicate with tenants corporate offices and counsel regarding comments revisions and execution of estoppel certificates.

• Review and confirm lease information investigate discrepancies and coordinate with internal departments for resolution.

• Determine the need for CCRA estoppels REA estoppels or SNDAs based on property and lease documentation.

Transaction Management:

• Collaborate with finance attorneys and business teams to manage all aspects of secured debt transactions including loan originations modifications payoffs property releases and other servicing matters.

• Maintain a comprehensive pipeline report of current and prospective transactions.

• Oversee transaction logistics including signature page management invoice processing settlement statement review and preparation of closing books.

File Management & Administrative Support:

• Establish and maintain organized SharePoint files and other database systems for transaction documentation.

• Prepare reports for attorneys auditors partners and lenders as needed.

• Assist with KYC reporting and compliance requirements.

• Support the Legal Finance team with additional tasks and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Paralegal Certificate Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience with a focus on real estate title and survey matters for sophisticated commercial properties and secured debt transactions.

• Experience with complex joint ventures and entity structures is highly valued.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Teams and SharePoint.

• Exceptional organizational skills ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-motivated professional and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Simon Property Group

• Work with industry leaders on high-profile commercial real estate transactions.

• Be part of a collaborative supportive and innovative legal team.

• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a stable respected company.

If you are a driven real estate paralegal seeking to advance your career in a fast-paced rewarding environment we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our Legal Finance team.

Simon is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping dining entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales.