Senior Paralegal

Location: Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301

BGRE is a premier, global real estate partner to the world’s most ambitious businesses. It operates and develops the real estate they rely on to grow with conviction across markets and sectors. The company combines global scale with deep local expertise, managing more than 260 MSF of office, logistics, hospitality, retail and living space in gateway markets around the world on behalf of Brookfield. Supported by thousands of employees worldwide, BGRE is committed to building strong partnerships, operating sustainably and creating places where people can work, live, connect and thrive.

About the role

BGRE creates the premier offices the world’s most ambitious businesses thrive in – shaped by the spirit of hospitality, operating expertise, and tenant experience needed to compete at the front. We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal for a dual role that will support contract formation and management as well as paralegal support across designated New York City office and retail properties within the BGRE portfolio.

This role will work primarily with the legal team of BGRE but also with other internal business teams (such as Leasing, Property Management, Design and Construction, Capital Markets, our partner CBRE, and Investments), particularly with respect to the preparation of various agreements ancillary to sophisticated office and retail leasing and various contracts related to design and construction projects and property management activities. The position will also help to support financing and investment activities.

In this role, you will play a key role in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support for leasing activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements such as minor lease amendments, side letters, brokerage agreements and commencement date agreements along with notices ancillary to leasing activities such as ROFO notices, change of address notices, expansion notices and other notices to tenants.
• Provide paralegal support for property management activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements such as telecommunication license agreements, access agreements and service agreements.
• Provide paralegal support for design and construction activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements and contracts such as design agreements, purchase orders, construction agreements and consultant agreements.
• Provide legal support for financing and investment activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements and documents such as estoppel certificates and SNDAs along with managing checklists and title related matters.
• Maintain business standards and practices for all things contracts related.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal processes, templates, playbooks, and standard positions.
• Assist in global portfolio initiatives including diligence exercises, form creation and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Four-year post-secondary degree with 5+ years of experience with contracting in commercial real estate.
• Experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, etc.
• Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills and highly team oriented.
• A close reader with good analytical skills – must have acute attention to detail, ability to spot errors and inconsistencies, and work well under pressure. High sense of urgency and ability to work independently.
• Proactive and willing to take initiative with the ability to make decisions independently combined with an ability to work collaboratively and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) considered an asset.
• Experience with New York City office and retail leasing strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Paid maternity leave
• Generous employee referral program
• Medical & Pharmacy Coverage under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Dental Coverage under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Vision Coverage under Brookfield Medical Plan
• Retirement: 401(k)
• Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Salary Type: Exempt
Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly