Sr. Paralegal - Commercial Real Estate & Mortgage Lending (Hybrid)

About the role

Securian Financial is seeking a senior paralegal to support its commercial real estate lending platform. This role involves managing complex loan transactions from underwriting and structuring through closing and post-closing servicing.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end execution of commercial real estate loan originations, modifications, restructurings, workouts, deed-in-lieu transactions, foreclosures, and other portfolio transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate mortgage loan commitments, loan documents, amendments, waivers, consents, subordination and non-disturbance agreements, and other transaction documents with minimal attorney supervision.
• Review outside counsel work product, including loan documentation and closing deliverables, and collaborate with outside counsel, borrowers, tenants, title companies, and other stakeholders to negotiate transaction terms and resolve legal issues.
• Independently review leases, property management agreements, ground leases, condominium documents, tenancy-in-common agreements, title, survey, and other real estate documents to identify material risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Apply advanced knowledge of commercial real estate lending, title, survey, and leasing matters to negotiate closing conditions, evaluate requests, and support sound legal and business decisions.
• Oversee the accurate execution, recording, filing, release, and post-closing administration of loan documentation.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior paralegals on commercial mortgage lending transactions and related processes.
• Drive process improvements across the commercial loan lifecycle while maintaining knowledge of industry trends, legal developments, and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage generative AI and other technology tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and subject matter expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting commercial real estate lending transactions, including loan originations, modifications, restructurings, and related portfolio transactions.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate lending, including loan documentation, title and survey matters, lien priority, UCC filings, and the parties involved in complex lending transactions.
• Experience with multi-state transactions, portfolio transactions, and leasehold mortgages is preferred.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate contracts and legal documents with a high degree of independence.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal business partners and external stakeholders—including mortgage correspondents, borrowers, escrow agents, title companies, outside counsel, and third-party servicers—and communicate complex legal concepts to drive timely, successful transactions.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously while working with limited attorney supervision.
• Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office, document management systems, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools to improve efficiency and work quality is a plus.

Benefits

The estimated base pay range for this position is $73,700.00 - $136,800.00. Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Paid Time Off: Securian Financial offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Flexible leave programs for parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement, and military leave.
• Company-paid holidays.
• A company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time and company-sponsored events.
• Associate Resource Groups focused on various interests and affinities.

Securian Financial is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).