📍 Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid) | Boston, MA | New York, NY | Charlotte, NC
💰 $109,000 – $140,000 + Comprehensive Benefits
About the Opportunity
A sophisticated legal team is seeking a Senior Real Estate Paralegal to support complex commercial real estate and finance transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced real estate paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced deal environment and enjoys handling substantive title, survey, and zoning diligence for high-value transactions.
The ideal candidate will have strong commercial real estate experience and the ability to independently manage diligence workflows while collaborating closely with attorneys, title professionals, consultants, and transaction teams.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work on sophisticated commercial real estate and finance transactions
- Handle complex title, survey, and zoning diligence for major deals and large property portfolios
- Meaningful ownership and independence in a senior-level role
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys and industry professionals
- Exposure to multi-property transactions and high-value portfolio deals
- Hybrid work schedule with one remote day per week
- Opportunity to deepen expertise in commercial real estate, finance, and transaction management
What You'll Do
- Independently review and analyze:
- Title commitments
- Surveys
- Zoning reports
- Prepare and distribute title, survey, and zoning comment memoranda
- Coordinate directly with:
- Title companies
- Surveyors
- Zoning consultants
- Attorneys
- Closing teams
- Support commercial real estate and finance transactions involving multiple properties and complex deal structures
- Assist with the preparation and organization of loan documents and closing materials
- Manage due diligence workflows for large real estate portfolios
- Organize and maintain:
- Closing binders
- Deal files
- Electronic transaction documents
- Support attorneys, senior paralegals, and practice group leadership on transaction-related projects
- Maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail throughout all phases of the transaction process
Qualifications
- 3+ years of commercial real estate paralegal experience required
- Strong hands-on experience reviewing:
- Title commitments
- Surveys
- Zoning reports
- Experience preparing title, survey, and zoning comment memoranda
- Experience coordinating with title companies, surveyors, and zoning consultants
- Background supporting:
- Commercial real estate transactions
- Real estate finance matters
- Mortgage lending transactions
- Portfolio acquisitions and dispositions
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with legal teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF software
- Experience with document management, timekeeping, or transaction management systems is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $109,000 – $140,000, depending on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Professional development opportunities
- Long-term career growth within a sophisticated real estate practice
About the Team
This confidential employer supports complex commercial real estate and finance transactions for clients with significant property and portfolio needs. The team is known for its professionalism, precision, and collaborative approach to managing sophisticated transactions.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Work on high-impact transactions with real complexity and visibility
- Build specialized expertise in title, survey, zoning, and real estate finance
- Enjoy meaningful ownership and autonomy in your work
- Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, accuracy, and teamwork
- Benefit from the stability of a strong legal platform with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule