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Conifer Realty · 1 day ago

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

6+ years exp

Conifer Realty is a large affordable housing real estate development company seeking a Senior Corporate Paralegal to provide high-level legal, transactional, and corporate governance support to their Legal Department. The role involves managing complex entity structures, supporting real estate transactions, overseeing corporate governance compliance, and coordinating with multiple business units and external stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Form, maintain, and dissolve limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and other corporate entities across multiple jurisdictions

Draft, file, and track organizational documents, amendments, resolutions, annual reports, and foreign qualifications

Manage entity database and ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping of ownership structures, officers, directors, and authorized signatories

Prepare and coordinate execution of board and member resolutions, consents, and meeting minutes and certifications

Maintain governance calendars and ensure compliance with internal policies and state filing requirements

Serve as liaison with registered agents and outside counsel for corporate compliance matters

Support for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development closings

Prepare and organize due diligence materials, and manage document flow among internal teams, lenders, and investors

Assist in coordinating and tracking post-closing obligations and deliverables

Support financing transactions, including preparation of signature blocks, drafting resolutions and incumbency certificates, and signature management

Draft and revise construction contracts using AIA software and assist with the execution process in coordination with project management and legal teams

Track, monitor, and maintain records of all active and pending litigation, administrative actions, and claims involving the company and its affiliates

Prepare and maintain internal litigation and claims reports for the CLO and executive leadership

Support risk management and insurance teams by tracking claim resolution and settlement documentation

Assist inside and outside counsel in gathering and organizing discovery materials, witness information, and document productions as requested, as requested

Compile and review lender-required due diligence and closing documentation

Maintain files for limited partner transfers and assist with investor-related corporate documentation

Prepare certificates and other documentation required for loan closings and investor approvals

Maintain centralized corporate records and digital database of all active and inactive entities

Generate entity status and ownership reports for finance, compliance, and asset management departments

Ensure consistency and integrity of corporate data across internal systems

Conduct legal and factual research related to corporate, real estate, and litigation matters

Assist with updating internal policies, templates, and governance procedures

Support and train junior legal staff and coordinate with administrative support as needed

Qualification

Corporate governanceEntity managementReal estate transactionsAIA contractsMicrosoft Office SuiteProject managementResearch skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skills