Paralegal, Real Estate

About the Role

A Real Estate Paralegal within Sonder’s Legal Team provides general assistance in hospitality leasing and management transactions, supports asset management, drafts and reviews routine notices and amendments, analyzes documents, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve day-to-day issues while supporting a broad range of commercial transactions.

What You'll Do

• REAL ESTATE SUPPORT: 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; Collecting, tracking, and performing legal due diligence; 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.
• ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL OPS SUPPORT: Provide administrative support to the legal team; Manage legal department distribution lists, intranet site, and related shared sites; Triaging and dispatching of correspondence; 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 Perform other duties as assigned/requested.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal
• Strong communication skills and an ability to clearly explain legal terms to cross-functional teams within the organization
• Exceptional organizational skills & attention to detail
• 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
• Willingness to take on challenges and new objectives
• 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
• Ability to contribute positively to a team environment

Nice to Have

• Bonus Points For

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed