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BH Properties is a privately held commercial real estate investment firm focused on value-add acquisitions in office, industrial, retail, and multi-family properties throughout the Western United States, along with investments in distressed debt and ground leases. The Company is vertically integrated, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Riverside, Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston, and can acquire and close transactions without the need for lengthy due diligence periods. Our 30-year track record and balance sheet allow us to move quickly and creatively, structuring acquisitions to satisfy seller’s needs in a highly competitive market. Today, the Company owns and operates approximately 10M square feet across 18 states.
POSITION
The Paralegal will work closely with the General Counsel, the Finance team, and the Asset Management team.
LOCATION
The ideal candidate will provide virtual support from any location throughout the Philippines. The successful candidate will provide support from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, to align with working hours along the West Coast of the United States.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal
- Assist the General Counsel in reviewing title exception documents, identify issues, and draft title memos and title objection letters.
- Prepare draft of or review estoppel certificates and SNDAs.
- Assist the General Counsel in reviewing surveys and drafting revisions to surveys.
- Prepare first drafts of leases incorporating LOI terms, and first drafts of extension amendments and miscellaneous leasing documents including consents to assignment/sublease/change in control and broker listing and commission agreements.
- Work with the General Counsel in preparing closing checklists and closing instructions.
- Review documents for blanks/missing information, missing exhibits, etc.
- Prepare first drafts of agreements incorporating LOI terms, and first drafts of amendments and miscellaneous real estate documents.
- Review judgment and lien searches under the guidance of the General Counsel.
- Complete documents and assemble exhibits for closing.
- Assist in coordinating the preparation of settlement statements.
- Participate in checklist calls.
- Assist in coordinating closing logistics for purchase and sale and loan transactions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 3 years of general full-time work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time paralegal experience from the transactional department of an international US firm.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (both written and verbally) within all levels of the organization and externally with tenants, vendors, and other outside parties.
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Must possess a strong work ethic.
- Must be a team player.
- Yardi experience a plus.
CONSULTING FEE
We offer a generous consulting fee & benefits package, along with the opportunity for development and stability within a well-capitalized, entrepreneurial, and growing real estate investment group.
