Leasing Paralegal, Compass
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Real estate technology platform
Job no longer available
Real estate technology platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
+ Participation in our incentive programs
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help everyone find their place in the world.
Role
Who you are
- You are energetic and collaborative -- eager to support Compass’ corporate governance, create and improve processes and organize documents
- Your contributions will be impactful, value driven, and you will play an instrumental role on the Compass Legal Team
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience; Notary Public a nice plus
- 6+ years of real estate and related experience as a paralegal at a law firm or in-house legal department
- Significant experience in reviewing and drafting lease documents, with the ability to prepare, understand, and interpret sophisticated leases
- Detail oriented, organized, and diligent with the ability to multitask, work under time sensitive deadlines, and prioritize tasks appropriately
- Proactive, problem-solving attitude and strong work ethic without extensive supervision
- Practical and solutions-oriented with the desire and ability to understand and articulate our business positions
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
- Sound judgment about when it is appropriate to make decisions and resolve issues independently and when it is necessary to escalate more significant issues to a supervisor
- Proficiency and high aptitude with computer skills, such as MacOS, MS Office, GSuite, and Adobe Acrobat
- A willingness to support the Legal Team on a variety of additional projects and tasks on an as needed basis
What the job involves
- As a Leasing Paralegal at Compass, you will be an integral part of the Legal Team primarily supporting the growth and maintenance of our commercial real estate portfolio
- You will be part of a group of talented legal professionals and the projects you work on will challenge you to think creatively and constructively
- Support in-house attorneys in all aspects and stages of the processing of lease documents related to commercial real estate leasing transactions (i.e. commercial leasing agreements, lease amendments, subleases, extensions, and terminations) from inception through completion and execution
- Under the supervision of in-house attorneys, assist with the preparation of estoppel certificates, guarantees, subordination non-disturbance and attornment agreements, and work letters, as well as manage the Company’s portfolio of letters of credit
- Respond to lease-related issues and requests from our operations personnel in the field and from various corporate departments (Finance and Accounting, Leasing, Lease Administration, Workplace Operations, etc.)
- Coordinate with internal compliance attorneys, business clients, landlords, and insurance brokers regarding insurance questions and COIs
- Work closely and collaboratively with internal business clients to support and maintain our corporate real estate portfolio throughout the United States
- Exercise judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action, including, but not limited to, identifying issues that require the input of other Legal Team members and taking steps to escalate these matters appropriately
- Assist with the development and implementation of processes for efficient and streamlined operations, including work flow between the Legal Team and other teams at Compass
Our take
Compass uses an AI-driven platform to smooth out and speed up the process of buying, selling, or renting property. It functions much like a traditional broker, but employs tech to reduce the time, uncertainty, cost and friction of transactions for buyers, sellers & agents.
It's disrupting a sector so far largely averse to tech innovation, allowing users to close deals in less time than the industry average of 30-45 days. Compass is now the largest independent real estate brokerage in the USA, with over 29,000 agents nationwide.
Recently, Compass acquired Anywhere Real Estate in a major leap that cements its place among the biggest players in US property. By uniting leading brokerage brands and expanding its agent network on a massive scale, Compass strengthens both its readch and its techn-driven platfrom. The move add new revenue opportunities and efficiencies, positioning the company to navigate today's tough housing market and shape the future of real estate.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
15% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jul 2019
$370m
SERIES G
Sep 2018
$400m
SERIES F
Total funding: $1.5bn
Company HQ
Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Leadership
Robert Reffkin
(Founder & CEO)After 2 years at McKinsey, Robert worked as a Lazard Associate and White House Fellow. They joined Goldman Sachs in 2006, where they worked as VP of Principal Investment before leaving in 2012 to found Compass. Alongside this, Robert ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise $1 million dollars for for youth education and enrichment programs.
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