What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transactional Paralegal position at Chirisa Technology Parks?
Position: Transactional or Commercial Development Paralegal - Legal
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Career
Industry: Data center development and operating manager
Employment Type: Full-time, M-F, Salaried
Location: Arlington, VA
About Chirisa Technology Parks
Chirisa Technology Parks, a quickly-growing leader in data center development, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Transactional Paralegal to join our dynamic team. You will provide legal support on a broad spectrum of real estate and development transactions. The ideal candidate will have excellent drafting and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, a high level of organization, strong verbal and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in a quickly growing, development company environment. Bonus points if you have past experience working with data centers.
Summary of Role
You will join a proactive and deeply engaged team that values collaboration and innovative problem-solving. We take a practical, efficient, solution-oriented approach to everything we do and aim to build strong and trusting relationships within our team. This is a great opportunity to join our growing team and work on a variety of projects.
Key Responsibilities:
● Support intake, review, drafting, and negotiation of real estate contracts, including leases, construction agreements, and documents related to mortgage financing.
● Assist with the due diligence process, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental matters in connection with real estate and development transactions.
● Participate in closings, including tracking and reviewing a wide range of closing documents.
● Maintain legal project database and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to advance transactions to close.
● Prepare and review confidentiality agreements, broker agreements, letters of intent, estoppel certificates, SNDAs, and ancillary real estate documents.
● Review and assist with compliance requirements of loan documentation, joint venture agreements, and purchase agreements.
● Assist in the formation, review and maintenance of various corporate entities, review of charter documents, and the integration of acquired companies.
● Perform some legal research and analysis to support decision-making processes.
● Assist and collaborate on matters in a variety of areas including general corporate matters and transactions, compliance, and property insurance.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.
● 5 years of relevant real estate or corporate legal experience with a focus on complex transactional work (including exposure to commercial contracts and leases), preferably in a similar role.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace.
● Self-starter attitude and ability to think creatively and problem-solve in a dynamic environment. Strong interest in working in a fast-paced and growing business.
● Ethical and professional conduct, proactive in balancing multiple work demands, taking personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of their work, and maintaining confidentiality
● Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
● Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually).
Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required).
If you are passionate about looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a growing organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position. CTP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.