Job Description
Job Description
Private commercial real estate development & management company located in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a detail-oriented Commercial Leasing Paralegal to support its commercial real estate leasing and legal functions. This role will assist with drafting, reviewing, organizing, and tracking commercial lease documents and related agreements for office, retail, showroom, and other commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have strong transactional leasing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced real estate environment.
Role: Paralegal, Commercial Leasing
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Salary: $110K-$130K + comprehensive benefits
Schedule: 8:30am - 5:30pm; fully in-office
Job Duties:
• Draft, review, revise, and organize commercial leases, amendments, renewals, assignments, terminations, license agreements, access agreements, and related leasing documents.
• Prepare and coordinate ancillary leasing documents, including commencement date letters, tenant estoppels, SNDAs, notices, guaranties, and other transaction related agreements.
• Manage redlines and document versions, coordinating comments and revisions among attorneys, leasing teams, property management, tenants, brokers, and outside counsel.
• Track lease status, critical dates, execution requirements, renewal options, expansion rights, termination rights, insurance requirements, and other key obligations.
• Review lease abstracts and maintain accurate leasing files, document management systems, and transaction checklists.
• Assist with due diligence, including entity review, authority documentation, title related materials, UCC searches, and closing deliverables as needed.
• Support internal reporting by preparing status updates, summaries, and follow-up items for legal, leasing, and management teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all documents are handled with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 3–5 years of transactional paralegal experience, preferably with a focus on commercial real estate leasing.
• Experience with landlord-side commercial leasing strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of commercial lease provisions, amendments, renewals, SNDAs, estoppels, guaranties, and related leasing documents.
• Excellent drafting, proofreading, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.