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Simon Property Group · 3 days ago

Senior Paralegal - Real Estate

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Simon Property Group is a leading real estate investment trust that owns premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations. They are seeking a Senior Paralegal in their Legal Finance department to support secured debt transactions for commercial properties, collaborating with attorneys and business teams in a dynamic environment.

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Responsibilities

Review and analyze title commitments, pro forma policies, and related encumbrance documents to identify and resolve potential title issues and objections for secured debt transactions

Examine ALTA/NSPS surveys, address survey exceptions, and finalize survey deliverables

Manage relationships and engagements with title insurers and surveyors, ensuring timely and accurate completion of deliverables

Serve as a liaison among title insurers, surveyors, and lender counsel to facilitate smooth transaction closings

Create and maintain detailed property site plans for use by attorneys and business teams

Research, identify, and summarize complex commercial property ownership structures, including ground leases, REAs, TICs, and condominiums

Review and analyze zoning reports to identify and resolve compliance issues and code violations

Oversee engagements with zoning report providers and coordinate with property management to address and resolve zoning matters

Facilitate communication between zoning providers and lender counsel

Prepare and deliver estoppel certificates to tenants for relevant transactions

Communicate with tenants’ corporate offices and counsel regarding comments, revisions, and execution of estoppel certificates

Review and confirm lease information, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate with internal departments for resolution

Determine the need for CCRA estoppels, REA estoppels, or SNDAs based on property and lease documentation

Collaborate with finance attorneys and business teams to manage all aspects of secured debt transactions, including loan originations, modifications, payoffs, property releases, and other servicing matters

Maintain a comprehensive pipeline report of current and prospective transactions

Oversee transaction logistics, including signature page management, invoice processing, settlement statement review, and preparation of closing books

Establish and maintain organized SharePoint files and other database systems for transaction documentation

Prepare reports for attorneys, auditors, partners, and lenders as needed

Assist with KYC reporting and compliance requirements

Support the Legal Finance team with additional tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Real Estate Paralegal CertificateLegal Experience in Real EstateMicrosoft Office ProficiencyComplex Joint Ventures ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated

Required

Paralegal Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, or Associate's Degree required

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on real estate, title, and survey matters for sophisticated commercial properties and secured debt transactions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams and SharePoint

Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, strong attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated, professional, and able to work independently and as part of a team