Job Description

Join Summit Properties USA in Manhattan!

We're looking for a detail-oriented

Real Estate Paralegal

with proven

legal and transactional experience

in commercial real estate. This is a hands-on legal support role, working directly with our

in-house counsel and executive team

on leasing, contracts, due diligence, compliance, and closings for a diverse portfolio across the United States.

Summit Properties USA

is a leading real estate investment and management firm, part of the global

Summit Real Estate Group

, with multifamily, hotel, and commercial assets across the U.S. and abroad. We combine an entrepreneurial mindset with deep legal and real estate expertise to create exceptional properties and lasting value.

Key Responsibilities

Support the full lease process from initial draft through negotiation, execution, and closing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of documentation. Prepare, review, and redline commercial real estate documents, including leases, amendments, estoppels, SNDAs, and closing files. Abstract and summarize key lease terms such as rent structures, renewal options, exclusivity clauses, and termination rights. Maintain organized legal and lease databases, tracking key dates, rent escalations, and compliance requirements. Assist with real estate transactions by preparing closing checklists, coordinating signatures, managing escrow materials, and assembling closing binders. Support entity and corporate compliance, including entity formation, annual filings, and governance documentation. Manage tenant communications related to defaults, renewals, and lease enforcement actions. Collaborate with brokers, lenders, title companies, and attorneys to ensure smooth transaction flow and timely completion. Conduct legal and factual research on commercial real estate laws, zoning regulations, and compliance issues. Provide proactive legal and administrative support to leasing, development, and asset management teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Minimum of

2 - 3 years' experience

as a

commercial real estate paralegal

or legal administrator in a law firm or real estate company. Strong understanding of

real estate law

, including

title and survey review

,

closing procedures

, and

lease abstraction

.

Experience supporting attorneys

with commercial leasing, acquisitions, or financing transactions is

highly desirable

. Experience with

property management software

(e.g., Yardi or similar). Proficiency in

Microsoft Office Suite

(Word, Excel, Outlook). Must be able to work

fully on-site

at our Manhattan office.

Benefits:

Summit Properties USA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Summit Properties USA is proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer

. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person