Leasing Paralegal

Position: Leasing Paralegal – Main office in Baltimore, MD

Role Overview

Continental Realty Corporation (CRC) is seeking a Leasing Paralegal to support our commercial real-estate retail business with a national footprint. The position will report to the Associate General Counsel located in the corporate office in the Mt. Washington area of Baltimore, MD.

**Hybrid schedules available, required 3 days in the office**

Most Important Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Real Estate team in all aspects and stages of the processing of lease documents related to commercial real estate leasing transactions (i.e. commercial leasing agreements, lease amendments, subleases, extensions, and terminations) from inception through completion and execution.
• Quarterback our relationship with outside counsel pertaining to our commercial leasing efforts.
• Respond to lease-related issues and requests from our operations personnel in the field and from various corporate departments (Finance and Accounting, Leasing, Lease Administration, Workplace Operations, etc.)
• Coordinate with internal attorneys, business clients, and insurance consultants regarding insurance questions and COIs.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal business clients to support and maintain our real estate portfolio throughout the United States.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action, including, but not limited to, identifying issues that require the input of other Legal Team members and taking steps to escalate these matters appropriately.
• Assist with the development and implementation of processes for efficient and streamlined operations, including workflow between the Legal Team and other internal teams.
• Assist with creating and maintaining project files and closing binders.
• Assist in reviewing, assembling, finalizing, and maintaining contract documents.
• Assist in the collection, review and filing of due diligence reports and analysis.
• Assist with the collection and review of tenants’ and vendors’ insurance documents and licenses.
• Assist with collection efforts including sending out notices of default.

Most Important Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree strongly preferred
• 3+ years of exp as Leasing Paralegal in commercial real-estate a plus
• Ability to interact with tenants, outside counsel, and internal/external stakeholders to achieve effective resolutions to legal matters
• Strong drafting, organization and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a multi-discipline team
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Flexible, detail-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects, self-prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

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