Paralegal and Transactions Manager - Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Job Description

Position Summary

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners is seeking an experienced Paralegal and Transactions Manager to join its team. This position, within a growing in-house legal team of a commercial real estate developer, is responsible for the facilitation of transaction closings (including support of outside counsel) as well as front-line paralegal support for internal clients including direct collaboration with the General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator.

Heavy focus on real estate and finance closings, transaction management and interpretation, drafting and negotiation of legal documents in a high-volume environment.

This role is required to report on-site in our Frisco, TX office at least 5 days per week.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage real estate acquisition, finance and disposition transaction closings
• Prepare and negotiate real estate purchase and sale contacts and closing documents for acquisitions and dispositions
• Front-line legal resource to internal real estate and development/construction teams
• Review and interpret legal documents and advise internal clients on legal issues
• Prepare and manage leases, lease amendments and correspondence
• Conduct, or manage outside counsel in conducting, title and survey review
• Prepare formal legal correspondence and notices related to real estate acquisitions, leases, construction activities and dispositions
• Attend to post-closing, property management and lease management issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience within the transactional real estate section of a law firm preferred
• Notary public license in Texas preferred
• Strong organizational skills appropriate for fast-paced work environment
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Team-first, positive attitude with a strong desire to contribute
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Basic Qualifications

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required

Salary

• Base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.

About Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP’s overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments.

GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.

About Us:

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs."