Dealership:
L0105 Lithia Home Office
M&A & Real Estate Paralegal
We are searching for a detail-oriented and dedicated paralegal that's experienced in M&A, real estate and transactional matters. This position will assist the day-to-day functions of the legal department, and will be responsible for the review, preparation, and process tracking of M&A and real estate related documents, contracts, and leases under the supervision of one of Lithia's Legal Directors.
Top candidates for this position must possess and demonstrate a strong knowledge of real estate transactions and experience in a similar role. An outstanding paralegal will be someone whose expertise contributes to the timely finalization of real estate and M&A transactions (e.g. acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and other various real estate related transactions).
This Paralegal will report to one of Lithia's Legal Directors.
Compensation Range: $75,000 - $101,000 annually
Responsibilities

• Assessing and preparing contracts, lease agreements and closing documents
• Compile, assess, and review due diligence for transactions
• Assist throughout all stages of the real estate closing process
• Draft, review and redline SNDAs, Estoppel Certificates, and Lease Memorandums
• Review and draft LOIs.

• Analyze title and survey documents and legal descriptions of properties. Prepare title objection notices
• Documenting processes, as well as maintaining electronic records
• Communicating with internal team and customers
• Prepare closing checklists and critical date timelines
• Review closing statements, title and other affidavits, entity authorization and other customer closing documents

• Prepare and track disclosure schedules
• Coordinate scheduling of meetings
• Prepare letters and notices to tenants regarding renewals, terminations, and purchase options
• Assist In-House Counsel with daily job functions
• Assist In-House Counsel with special legal projects / legal research / legal correspondence as assigned

• Responsible for tracking process of acquisitions
• As-Needed Reports: Additional legal reporting as requested by In-House Counsel

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail

• Sense of urgency
• Strong critical thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Time management
• Strong organizational skills

• Dedication
• Reliability
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner under minimal supervision

Competencies

• Does the right thing, takes action and adapts to change
• Self-motivates, believes in accountability, focuses on results, makes plans and follows through
• Believes in humility, shares best practices, desires to keep learning, measures performance and adapts to improve results
• Thrives on a team, stays positive, lives our values

• Ability to understand the details within a march larger context

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.*
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.
We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.