Job Description
Job Description
Summary:
A privately held commercial real estate group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal & Lease Administrator to support its growing operations in Pinehurst, NC. This role provides direct legal and transactional support across a diverse commercial real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, demonstrates sound legal judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. While local candidates are preferred, a hybrid schedule combining remote and on-site work (two days a week) may be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support all phases of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
- Prepare and review purchase and sale agreements, leases, amendments, and other real estate–related contracts.
- Conduct due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and environmental assessments.
- Order, review, and analyze title work, surveys, and related documents; coordinate directly with title companies and surveyors to resolve issues and obtain necessary endorsements or revisions.
- Track and manage critical dates and deadlines related to contractual obligations.
- Draft and revise lease abstracts and tenant summaries.
- Assist property management teams by reviewing documents and preparing estoppels, SNDAs, and related materials.
- Prepare and organize loan closing documents for acquisition, construction, and refinancing transactions.
- Review loan commitments and checklists, and coordinate with lenders, title companies, and opposing counsel regarding document execution and delivery.
- Prepare and maintain closing checklists, binders, and transaction summaries.
- Facilitate closing processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of all requirements.
- Maintain organized legal files, corporate records, and contract management systems.
- Provide internal support by addressing legal inquiries, assisting with document interpretation, and reviewing contract language.
Qualifications:
- Paralegal certification required.
- 3–5 years of experience in real estate law, lease administration, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of commercial/retail real estate leases and associated legal concepts.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and analytical ability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with lease management systems such as Yardi or MRI is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across departments.
- High level of professionalism and customer service.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset focused on process improvement.
- Excellent time-management and multitasking skills.
- Strong organizational abilities with consistent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must maintain integrity and professionalism when interacting with colleagues, clients, vendors, and tenants.
- Ability to make sound decisions independently.
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
Job Tags
Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, 2 days per week,