Description Seeking a Sr. Real Estate Paralegal to support the assistant general counsel of a Fortune 500 manufacturing company. Position supports all legal aspects of real estate transactions for the company’s owned and leased properties, assisting in the preparation and review of real estate documents, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance. **This is a hybrid position and requires the candidate to work 3 days in either the Loop or Lake Forest office. Responsibilities · Draft, review, and manage real estate contracts, lease agreements, and related documents. · Coordinate with external counsel, title companies, property management companies, landlords, brokers and internal business and legal teams on real estate matters. · Serve as the initial legal point of contact for the Corporate Real Estate team and provide information and advice on matters related to leased and owned properties. · Manage and maintain real estate files and databases, including the collection, organization, catalog, database management, electronic storage and retrieval of legal files. · Assist in the due diligence process for real estate transactions, including title searches, environmental assessments, and property inspections. · Prepare and file legal documents with appropriate entities, such as county recorder's office or courts. · Act as frontline intake and manage process for legal/government notices sent to branches and other facilities. · Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to real estate. · Provide support during real estate negotiations and closings. · Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel, including conducting legal research/analysis on laws, rules and regulations and monitoring changes in laws relating to the compliant operations of our facilities and employee health and safety; managing dispute process with branch vendors; drafting transmittal letters and legal demands; performing other document preparation. · Review outside counsel invoices. Requirements Requirements: · 5+ years of commercial real estate experience · Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions and documentation. · Superior verbal and written communication skills. · Superior organizational skills and attention to detail. · Expertise reviewing and synthesizing contractual terms from term sheets and letters-of-intent into contractual templates with accuracy and completeness. · Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with or without direct supervision. · Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools. · Familiarity with electronic matter management (i.e. CounselLink), database management (i.e. Tririga) and DocuSign/Adobe Sign systems is a plus. For immediate consideration, submit your resume today! Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .