Paralegal

Cabot Properties is an institutional investor, developer, and operator of logistics real estate. As an industry leader for over 30 years, we have used our expertise and acumen to create ongoing value for our partners.

Cabot has a strong team of dedicated, bright, strategic, and detail-oriented individuals. We view people as our most valuable assets, and our greatest responsibility.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Paralegal, assisting with corporate, legal, and regulatory compliance functions.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the General Counsel / Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in legal entity formation and their subsequent organization and operation, as well as various legal and compliance matters.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and collaborating with colleagues across departments and global offices.

Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

• Legal Support (in coordination with internal staff and external service providers) :
• Assist in the legal entity formation process, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• Draft and review legal documents related to entity formation.
• Prepare and make necessary filings for legal entities.
• Support to the General Counsel / CCO in various legal matters, including legal research and document preparation.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations to screen and maintain legal records for investors, including side letter agreements.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping :
• Maintain and organize corporate and compliance-related documentation and records.
• Prepare and maintain minutes from Investment Committee and other standing meetings.
• Assist in preparing reports for regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Policy Development and Implementation :
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies and procedures.
• Maintain Code of Ethics reporting.
• Compliance Reporting :
• Assist in the planning and execution of compliance audits and monitor and track corrective actions resulting from audits.
• Prepare regular compliance reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of compliance activities.
• Collaboration :
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and all global offices.
• Facilitate communication and coordination on legal and compliance matters across departments and global offices.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

• Degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a paralegal role (preferred, not required).
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Process-oriented mindset.
• Private fund experience a plus.

Skills and Competencies :

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Physical / Mental / Visual Demands and Work Environment :

• The job is conducted in an office work environment, sitting most of the time and using a computer approximately 90% for this position's duties.
• Minimal travel related to occasional conferences or regional office visits.
• Potential Hybrid work schedule.

The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cabot Properties provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, and / or veteran status.