Corporate Paralegal

Lowe•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$140,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lowe is seeking a Corporate Paralegal to support its legal team at a privately held, diversified real estate company. The role works with business teams and outside counsel on commercial real estate and corporate transactions, including diligence, closing coordination, and post-closing deliverables. It also supports legal entity formation and maintenance, licensing, corporate records, committee meetings, and cross-functional administrative procedures. The successful candidate has at least seven years of corporate paralegal experience in a commercial real estate or private equity setting, is comfortable using technology, takes initiative, and applies sound judgment while handling confidential information. The position is in person/onsite.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with two or fewer employers; preferably in the legal department of a real estate firm or a financial institution substantially involved in commercial real estate or private equity transactions.
Working knowledge of corporation, limited partnership, and limited liability company formation, qualification, operation, and dissolution in California and Delaware.
Knowledge of basic legal research techniques and general internet research techniques.
Knowledge of fundamental aspects of real estate-related transactions and basic business financial concepts.
A California notary public commission, or ability to obtain one within 120 days of the first working day.
Ability to read, write, and converse in English clearly at a U.S. collegiate level and perform basic business mathematics.
Competent use of Microsoft 365 Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Visio, Excel, and SharePoint.
Strong facility using browser-based applications and websites, popular generative AI chat platforms, document comparison tools, and electronic signature workflows.
Ability to reach, lift, carry, manipulate, and file materials weighing up to 10 lbs. in file drawers and shelves from ground level to eye level.
Exemplary interpersonal skills, extreme attention to detail, punctuality, eagerness to learn, and commitment to excellence.
Positive, upbeat approach to work opportunities and challenges; self-starter who takes initiative and remains flexible.
Excellent listening and communication skills, receptiveness to feedback, and regular status reporting.
Ability to work independently under pressure and use organizational skills effectively.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in paralegal studies or a JD degree from an ABA-accredited educational institution.

Responsibilities

Work with business teams and outside counsel to close commercial real estate and corporate transactions.
Assist with diligence requests and data rooms; collect and review documents for completeness; maintain checklists; coordinate signature packages; assemble closing sets; and track post-closing deliverables.
Conduct factual and legal research as directed.
Prepare, proofread, and manage execution of internal corporate documents and ancillary documents for selected transactions.
Coordinate entity formations, qualifications, annual reports, amendments, and dissolutions; work with registered agents and service providers; track filing deadlines; and maintain records in the registered agent database.
Work with hospitality management teams, outside counsel, and consultants to oversee new and transferred alcoholic beverage licenses at hotel and resort locations.
Oversee real estate licensing for all U.S. locations, maintain licensing records, and serve as the primary point of contact with licensing agencies.
Attend standing committee meetings and prepare minutes.
Prepare, file, and maintain political contribution records for the company and executives.
Coordinate with finance, treasury, tax, accounting, people services, and other functional teams to obtain information, resolve administrative issues, and facilitate timely completion of procedures and projects.
Safeguard confidential information, follow established approval procedures, and promptly escalate substantive legal questions and potential issues to counsel.
Perform other projects as assigned.