Senior Paralegal

About Grainger

Grainger is a leading distributor with operations in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We serve more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Our services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, save customers time and money.

We are looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the best companies to work for, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working.

Position Details

The Senior Paralegal / Legal Analyst (Real Estate) will support the legal aspects of real estate transactions for Grainger's owned and leased properties. You will assist in the preparation and review of real estate documents, conduct due diligence, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policies.

You will work a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days per week at our headquarters and/or Chicago office.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage real estate contracts, lease agreements, and related documents.
• Coordinate with external counsel, title companies, property management companies, landlords, brokers, and internal business and legal teams on real estate matters.
• Serve as the initial legal point of contact for the Corporate Real Estate team and provide information and advice on matters related to Grainger's leased and owned properties.
• Manage and maintain real estate files and databases, including the collection, organization, catalog, database management, electronic storage, and retrieval of legal files.
• Assist in the due diligence process for real estate transactions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and property inspections.
• Prepare and file legal documents with appropriate entities, such as county recorder's office or courts.
• Act as frontline intake and manage process for legal/government notices sent to branches and other Grainger facilities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to real estate.
• Provide support during real estate negotiations and closings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel, including conducting legal research/analysis on laws, rules, and regulations and monitoring changes in laws relating to the compliant operations of our facilities and employee health and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• A paralegal certificate from an ABA-certified legal assistant program.
• 3 plus years of experience in real estate law.
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions and documentation.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Expertise reviewing and synthesizing contractual terms from term sheets and letters-of-intent into contractual templates with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.

Rewards and Benefits

We are committed to your safety, health, and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one.
• Paid time off (PTO) days and six company holidays per year.
• 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period.
• Education assistance, including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement, and low-cost degree options.
• Employee discounts, parental leave, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.