Calling all Real Estate Paralegals!!
A national real estate organization that specializes in building sustainable communities across the country is seeking a Senior Contracts Paralegal.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing policies and procedures, along with proficiency in utilizing technology resources such as ClickUp to streamline contract management processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing diverse contractual agreements within the real estate and construction sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end contracting process for a variety of real estate and construction related contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, while leveraging technology resources such as ClickUp to optimize efficiency and transparency.
- Understand and ensure consistency of contract terms with risk management and business objectives.
- Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive contract management policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring alignment with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives, providing strategic guidance on contract terms and risk mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular reviews and assessments of contract management processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration to support successful contract negotiation and execution.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to real estate and construction contracts, insurance, and contract management, integrating relevant insights into policy development and implementation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in contract management, with a focus on real estate and construction contracts.
- Significant experience in policy development and implementation.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing policies, procedures, and best practices related to contract management, with a strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying and addressing contractual risks and opportunities effectively.
- Proficiency in contract management software and technology resources (e.g., ClickUp, DocuSign, Microsoft Office Suite).
- Positive, proactive, and no-task-too-small-or-big mentality.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment. Demonstrated experience working within aggressive timeframes.
- Skilled at team work as well as the ability to produce individual work product.
