hempel real estateMinneapolis, MN
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
hempel real estateMinneapolis, MN
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Paralegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherLegal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Lessors of Other Real Estate PropertyOther Activities Related to Real EstateLessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
Apply for this role →Commercial Real Estate Paralegal Hempel Real Estate is seeking a highly detail-oriented and motivated Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to support the legal team in connection with commercial real estate transactions, leasing matters, entity governance, and financing activities. Thisposition offers the opportunity to work closely with senior legal leadership and gain exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and lease transactions within a dynamic in-house commercial real estate environment. The Paralegal will assist in coordinating and supporting real estate transactions from inception through closing and post-closing. The role includes document preparation, transaction checklist management, transaction coordination, corporate compliance support, and assistance with commercial real estate transactions from inception through post-closing. This position plays an important role in maintaining organization and workflow across multiple active transactions while ensuring documentation and deadlines are managed effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional seeking to build or further develop a career in commercial real estate law while working on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions in an in-house legal environment. The ideal candidate is eager to develop expertise in commercial real estate transactions, possesses a strong attention to detail, has a solid understanding of basic real estate concepts and legal documentation, and is motivated to grow into a trusted member of the legal team. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer, while fully supporting and working closely with additional legal team members.
Key responsibilities:
- (are inclusive of but not limited to):Prepare and organize documents related to acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
- Maintain transaction checklists and track key deadlines and milestones across active matters
- Coordinate document execution and obtain signatures from internal and external parties (e.g., counterparties, lenders, title companies)
- Draft and revise leasing documents – lease agreements, amendments, estoppels, and SNDAs – using established templates
- Prepare lease abstracts and summarize key business terms
- Coordinate title and survey matters, organize due diligence materials, and identify issues requiring attorney review
- Draft entity resolutions and maintain corporate records and entity organizational documentation
- Manage legal entity filings, annual renewals, registered agent updates, and compliance tracking across the entity portfolio
- Coordinate transaction closings, maintain closing checklists, assemble electronic closing binders and assist with post-closing documentation and follow-up through completion
- Prepare and organize loan and financing documentation, including tracking conditions to closing/funding
- Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic transaction files, ensuring documents are accurately named, filed, and readily accessible
- Serve as a point of coordination with outside counsel, lenders, title companies, and internal teams to support transaction execution
- Assist with preparing, organizing, and maintaining transaction due diligence materials and closing deliverables
- Prepare signature packets and coordinate execution of transaction documents
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum skills & qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred. Candidates with substantial relevant commercial real estate transactional experience may be considered in lieu of these qualifications.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm, title company, commercial real estate company, or similar environment
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate transactions and legal operations
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Highly professional
Desired qualifications & characteristics:
Experience supporting commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, title, or due diligence matters
Experience with financing or loan documentation is a plus
Highly dependable and resourceful
Takes ownership of responsibilities, actions, and results
Team-oriented
Calm under pressure
InquisitiveAbility to anticipate issues, communicate proactively, and work independently while knowing when to seek guidance
Additional requirements:
- Ability to travel occasionally for team events and meetings or collaboration
- Exceptionally self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
- Proactive communicator across email, verbal, and instant messaging
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesOur benefits offered:
- Medical insurance coverage - covered 90% by employer for the employee
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance 401(k) plan - 4% match on a 5% contribution
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Unlimited planned paid time off
- Paid company holidays
- Family day
- Free downtown parking
- Class A onsite amenities which include access to:
- Fitness center
- SaunaCold plunge
- Pickleball court
- Golf simulators
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Level
Senior
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Industry
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
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