Senior Corporate Paralegal chez Centersquare

Senior Corporate Paralegal

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our dynamic legal/real estate team. This role is critical in providing comprehensive support to our legal/real estate team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations within the department.

Responsibilities include:

• Administrative Support: Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Corp Secretary, & Chief Legal Officer
• Document Management: Draft, review, and edit a wide variety of legal documents, correspondence, and reports. Maintain and organize confidential legal files and documentation. High level of competency with DocuSign and Microsoft Word.
• Transactions: Assist with mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence, closing checklists, and post-closing activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with finance, HR compliance, and other departments to support business initiatives and mitigate legal risks
• Manage the contract life cycle: including contract intake, approval processes, execution, and terminations and notices related to same.
• Maintain and update contract database and any related systems
• Project Management: Assist in managing and tracking legal projects and deadlines. Ensure timely completion of tasks and deliverables.
• Compliance and Reporting: Monitor compliance with legal regulations and company policies. Prepare and review reports as required.
• Regulatory Filings: ensure licensing, including business and occupancy licenses for corporate real estate, are timely filed and compliant
• Assist with governance and organizational documents related to real estate transactions
• Assist in maintaining real estate document databases and contract management platforms

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related field. Paralegal certification is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience as an senior paralegal, preferably within a corporate or legal environment.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Expertise in legal technology for contract management and document administration.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, and procedures. Understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, proactive attitude, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

This employer will not sponsor visas for this role.

Centersquare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.