Senior Paralegal - Real Estate

Overview

This role will be hybrid and based out of our Franklin, TN office.

Job Summary :

Senior Real Estate Paralegal duties include supporting and managing a large and complex commercial lease portfolio. Senior Real Estate Paralegal will play a key role in the oversight, negotiation, documentation, and administration of leasing transactions, working closely with attorneys, paralegals, landlords, tenants, property managers, and internal stakeholders. Senior Real Estate Paralegal position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of real estate law, particularly in the leasing space. Senior Real Estate Paralegal supports the delivery of quality legal services to the company by performing tasks that require the regular exercise of advanced judgment as to the method and manner of performing services, significant substantive knowledge and specialization in areas of expertise, advanced organizational and issue identification skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and advanced computer skills.

About Us :

Specialized Dental Partners, a private equity backed firm in 36 States, is the exclusive management services group for endodontists, periodontists, and other specialized dentists. We partner with top tier specialized dentists throughout the United States to collaborate and grow their practices so they can pursue clinical excellence without getting mired in the administrative side of the business - and without relinquishing clinical autonomy. Specialized Dental Partners provides comprehensive operational, marketing, and administrative support services, reinvests resources, and applies best practices and innovative technologies to improve clinical and financial performance - resulting in steadier, more profitable growth for all. The result is that our partners are able to do more of what they love while securing their professional futures.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage a high-volume portfolio of office commercial leases
• Draft, review, and edit lease agreements, amendments, renewals, assignments, subleases, estoppels, and termination agreements with company executives, support team teammates, outside real estate broker and outside real estate counsel.
• Ensure compliance with critical lease terms and deadlines, including rent escalations, renewals, and termination notices.
• Coordinate lease negotiations with outside real estate advisor, landlords, and outside counsel.
• Maintain and update lease tracking systems and databases, including abstracting key lease data.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence on property ownership, zoning, title, and encumbrances.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of closing documents for lease transactions.
• Liaise with internal departments (executive team, operations, accounting, finance) to ensure alignment on lease strategy and execution.
• Support litigation, default, or dispute resolution matters involving leased properties as needed.
• Participate in closing tasks by working with company executives, support teammates, outside real estate counsel and outside real estate broker.
• Participate in lease research and audits with company executives and support teammates, outside real estate counsel and outside real estate broker.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining lease portfolio in company's identified software for same, including managing critical dates tracking in collaboration with outside real estate broker.
• Responsible for uploading new leases, including amendments and assignments, into the company's identified software for same.
• Perform compliance and documentation audits in collaboration with company executives and support team teammates to ensure compliance with company's lease standards.
• Attend and lead lease tracking calls, as necessary, in collaboration with outside real estate broker.
• Correspond with landlords and / or landlord representative.
• Partner with company executives and support teammates on special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Create templates and forms for documents and collecting metrics as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements :

Preferred skills

Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $105,000 annually. At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.