Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

The role

This person will provide legal support and lease administration. They will draft legal notices, conduct lease reviews, and support lease commencement efforts.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and obtain approval for standard legal notices and landlord-tenant communications.
• Conduct lease reviews and abstracts on commercial leases.
• Interpret lease provisions to identify obligations, rights, and risks.
• Lead or support lease administration workflow including estoppels, SNDAs, and access requests.
• Support drafting, review, and negotiation efforts for commercial real estate leases.
• Support lease commencement efforts and coordinate site readiness.
• Recommend and coordinate legal action.
• Identify legal workflows that can be handled more efficiently to free up attorney resources.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in commercial real estate.
• Ability to independently review, interpret, and issue-spot commercial leases and related documents.
• Ability to navigate sensitive landlord/tenant and counterparty communications.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams.
• Proficiency in lease interpretation, contract review, and legal notice drafting.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Wrike or similar project management tools.
• Core proficiency utilizing AI tools.
• Extensive organizational skills and advanced attention to detail.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice to have

• Paralegal certificate or similar credential

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• Student loan payments
• Discounts on vehicles
• Benefits for pets
• Wellness program

Before you apply

• Cover letter required for consideration.
• Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

About the company

Carvana is an automotive retailer that is the fastest-growing and most profitable public automotive retailer. The company expanded nationally and reached the Fortune 500 in eight years.