We are seeking a diligent Real Estate Paralegal to join our collaborative workplace. As a member of Sonder’s Legal Team, you will be innovative in solving problems and challenges, coordinate business and legal issues and questions, follow-up on responses with other departments within the organization, and be energetic, focused and results-oriented with a high level of integrity and honesty.
Candidates must be highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize, be a team player, and have excellent written and verbal skills.
- Providing general assistance in hospitality leasing and management transactions and in support of Sonder’s asset management function;
- Reviewing, drafting, and compiling documents to facilitate real estate transactions and the management and operation of Sonder’s operating portfolio in North America and EMEA;
- Drafting and reviewing routine lease and management agreement notices, deliverables (e.g. estoppels, commencement date certificates, etc.), and amendments;
- Analyzing and summarizing documents, zoning ordinances, and statutes;
- Working closely with members of the legal team and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues, and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects;
- Managing outside counsel across North America and EMEA in connection with transactions, asset management, and disputes;
- Maintaining document databases and collaborating to develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure efficiency of legal team engagement; and
- Multitasking and prioritizing work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product within deadlines.
- Manage legal department distribution lists, intranet site, and related shared sites;
- Oversee legal department subscriptions and licenses and ensure timely and cost-effective renewals and payments;
- Assist with the day-to-day legal operations of the organization, including but not limited to contract management, compliance, and legal vendor management;
- Assist in developing and managing the legal department budget, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities;
- Assist in collecting and analyzing the legal department metrics and data to identify trends, assess performance, and inform decision-making;
- Assist in developing and delivering training programs for legal department staff and other employees on legal processes, technology tools, and compliance requirements;
- Assist with special projects and team/departmental initiatives; and
- Strong communication skills and an ability to clearly explain legal terms to cross-functional teams within the organization;
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage a large number of tasks;
- Able to adapt to changing and fast paced conditions to ensure continued alignment with business requirements;
- Ability to identify issues and determine when escalation is required;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of legal professionals;
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion;
- Tech savvy and striving for constant improvement and innovation;
- Computer skills, including experience with Mac, Microsoft office, G-Suite, Salesforce, Coupa and NetSuite or an openness to learning new programs; and
- Experience supporting transactions and portfolios in both North America and EMEA; and