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Position: Corporate Paralegal (In-House | Private Equity / Real Estate)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Comp Package: Base salary up to $125K, bonus, full benefits, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and additional perks
Overview
A leading private equity / real estate firm is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support its real estate finance platform and day-to-day legal operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, this individual will work closely with internal deal teams, outside counsel, title companies, and lenders on entity management, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture transactions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities for Corporate Paralegal:
- Manage corporate entity records, organizational charts, formation documents, and governance records across multiple jurisdictions
- Prepare and maintain LLC agreements, partnership agreements, resolutions, consents, amendments, and related corporate documents
- Coordinate matter intake, legal trackers, closing dates, filing deadlines, and transaction milestones
- Support real estate financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture transactions
- Coordinate closing checklists, due diligence materials, signature packets, and deliverables with internal teams and outside counsel
- Order and review UCC, lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches; assist with UCC filings and terminations
- Maintain legal document repositories, compile post-closing binders, and track required filings and recordings
Qualifications for Corporate Paralegal:
- 2 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm and/or in an in-house legal department
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience in real estate, real estate finance, structured finance, private funds, or investment management preferred
- Familiarity with entity management, matter intake, and document management systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to work
Salary : $125,000