Asset Management Paralegal
hace 2 días
Chino
Position Overview The Asset Management Paralegal will work closely with the Asset Management and Legal teams to oversee lease administration, contracts, compliance, and risk management for our commercial real estate portfolio. This role requires strong legal knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage both operational and legal responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lease Administration & Legal Support • Review, draft, and prepare lease agreements, amendments, assignments, and license agreements., • Prepare summaries and reports for management on lease status, upcoming obligations, escalations, and tenant compliance., • Maintain accurate records of critical dates such as renewal, termination, and option periods., • Abstract key provisions into databases and maintain up-to-date lease files., • Coordinate with legal counsel on disputes, evictions, and compliance matters., • Prepare estoppel certificates, SNDA agreements, and other tenant-related legal documents., • Support dispute resolution between tenants and property management when necessary., • Ensure compliance with lease terms and regulatory requirements. Due Diligence • Assist in acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing by compiling and reviewing due diligence materials (title reports, surveys, environmental assessments, zoning compliance, property condition reports)., • Identify potential legal or operational risks and flag issues to management., • Coordinate document requests and organize due diligence checklists to ensure timely closings. Asset & Portfolio Management • Support strategic asset management plans to maximize property value., • Review budgets, CAM reconciliations, and financial analysis for shopping centers., • Track lease expirations, renewals, and tenant performance, flagging key action items., • Conduct research on market trends, comparable properties, and investment opportunities. Vendor & Tenant Relations • Prepare and coordinate legal documents for tenant and vendor contracts., • Respond to tenant inquiries regarding lease administration and compliance matters. Corporate Governance • Maintain corporate records for entities holding real estate assets, including organizational documents and annual reports., • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies., • Assist with preparation and filing of annual state and local reports., • Track ownership interests and changes in corporate entities. Transaction Support • Serve as liaison between attorneys, brokers, property managers, lenders, and vendors during acquisitions, sales, or refinancing., • Prepare and organize closing documents, including binders and post-closing materials., • Coordinate signatures, notarizations, and recordation of key documents., • Support management in negotiating minor contractual changes and documenting approvals. Portfolio Management • Maintain accurate databases for property records, contracts, and correspondence., • Manage digital filing systems for easy retrieval of documents., • Generate reports on property performance, compliance, and key dates. Reporting & Documentation • Provide support in litigation preparation, audits, and corporate governance as needed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.