Founded in Greenville, South Carolina in 1998, The client is a full-service real estate development company with projects across retail, multifamily, and industrial asset classes. We've maintained a family-business mindset while growing substantially, and we're known for a collaborative, team-oriented culture. Team members work alongside experienced commercial real estate professionals and gain exposure to the full development lifecycle.
The client is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Paralegal who enjoys the transactional side of the business and thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. You'll support acquisitions, financings, land development, and dispositions-working closely with our principals, legal leadership, and external partners to keep projects moving and closings on track.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the lead internal legal point of contact for commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, financings, land development, and dispositions; escalate challenges to Company Principals and/or the Director of Legal as needed.
Draft and review transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, amendments, notices, and closing deliverables.
Coordinate, track, review, and analyze project-specific due diligence, including title commitments, surveys, zoning and environmental reports, and title exception documents.
Maintain critical dates, transaction checklists, and closing timelines to keep deals moving to close.
Partner with Company Principals, outside counsel, title companies, lenders, vendors, and municipal agencies to drive projects to completion.
Maintain, organize, and preserve transactional and legal documentation throughout the life of each project.
Qualifications
We're looking for an extremely organized, detail-oriented paralegal who can manage multiple matters at once, maintain excellent accuracy, and communicate clearly in a high-volume environment. Working knowledge of commercial real estate transactions and land development processes is imperative.
Required
3+ years of paralegal experience directly related to complex commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development)
Strong contract comprehension, including key clauses, exhibits, and closing requirements
Experience coordinating and reviewing due diligence (title, survey, zoning, environmental) and managing title/survey issues with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to manage checklists, critical dates, and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Clear written and verbal communication; professional follow-through with internal teams and third parties
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
High attention to detail; strong organizational and file/document management practices
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate and/or Bachelor's degree
Experience supporting land development matters (entitlements, municipal coordination, development documentation)
Comfort working directly with principals/executives and outside counsel
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation based on experience
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
401(k) / retirement plan options
Paid time off and company holidays
Collegial, fun, and team-first culture with direct access to leadership
Company-sponsored team events and traditions that help people connect and enjoy working together