Paralegal

Description:

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team at Newmark. The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial real estate transactions and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. As a Paralegal, you will work closely with our attorneys, brokers and support staff to facilitate various aspects of the commercial real estate transaction process, including in respect of regulatory compliance, licensing and other similar matters.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist attorneys and brokers with drafting and reviewing transaction documents related to commercial real estate transactions, including confidentiality agreements, commission agreements, co-brokerage agreements, listing agreements, and closing documents.
• Work closes with the head of regulatory compliance with respect to state and local licensing requirements, including research on real estate licensing, brokerage and other relevant legal matters.
• Prepare and file legal documents with governmental agencies and regulatory bodies (including to maintain business licenses, etc).
• Communicate with clients, brokers, attorneys and other parties involved in transactions to ensure timely completion of tasks and resolution of issues.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all transaction-related documents and correspondence, including operation of legal database (such as entering data, running data reports, maintaining updates to the database).
• If necessary, provide support on general corporate matters, such as entity management, including monitoring DBAs.
• Assist with risk management related inquiries.

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program.
• CEP Level I.
• 5 years corporate paralegal experience (preferably specific to commercial real estate services).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and its applications.
• Ability to handle confidential Company information.
• Self-directed, well organized, detail-oriented, highly accurate, excellent communication and customer service skills.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program.
• CEP Level I.
• 5 years corporate paralegal experience, 2 years in stock administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and its applications.
• Ability to handle confidential Company information.
• Self-directed, well organized, detail-oriented, highly accurate, excellent communication and customer service skills.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Salary: $100000 - $110000 annually

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100000 to $110000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.