Legal Secretary - Contracts and Leasing
15 days ago
Boca Raton
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience to support our legal and asset management operations across a mixed portfolio of commercial and residential assets. This role requires a highly organized professional who is detail driven, confident managing leasing documentation, and capable of handling both legal and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Leasing and Contracts • Draft, revise, and format commercial leases, residential tenancy agreements, amendments, renewals, notices, and related correspondence, • Assist in the preparation and review of service contracts, vendor agreements, and other legal documentation, • Track and monitor critical dates including lease expiries, renewals, rent escalations, and notice deadlines, • Coordinate execution of agreements and maintain proper documentation records, • Prepare summaries and abstracts of lease terms, • Liaise with tenants, brokers, external counsel, and internal stakeholdersFile and Document Management, • Maintain organized electronic and physical lease and contract files, • Manage document control and version tracking, • Assist with due diligence materials for acquisitions, financings, or refinancing, • Prepare closing binders and maintain contract databasesAdministrative Support, • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate transaction timelines, • Prepare correspondence, reports, and internal memoranda, • Support general office administration related to leasing and legal matters, • Assist with invoice tracking for legal and professional services, • Provide back up administrative support to senior management when requiredQualifications, • 5 to 10 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, with direct experience in commercial and residential leasing, • Strong background in construction contracting, • Strong understanding of lease structures, contract terminology, and documentation procedures, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, • Experience with document management systems, • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential informationPreferred Experience, • Experience working with commercial retail, office, or multi residential properties, • Familiarity with lease tracking and abstraction systems, • Experience supporting in house legal or ownership teamsCompensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.