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ABOUT US
In 2024, EQ Office ("EQ") and ShopCore Properties ("ShopCore") merged to create a best-in-class, diversified real estate operating platform focused on office and retail assets. As a Blackstone operating company, the combined organization supports a team of over 200 office and retail professionals with expertise across acquisitions, asset management, leasing, development, and property management. EQ operates approximately 15 million square feet of commercial office space, and ShopCore operates 9 million square feet of open-air retail centers. Both portfolios span 22 major U.S. markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle.
The combined Company fosters a collaborative culture built on the principle of OneTeam. This means individuals work together across teams, functions and time zones to achieve shared goals. OneTeam is the desire to be part of something bigger than yourself – and striving to find greater purpose. The Company creates a more innovative and fulfilling environment by sharing best practices, with a focus on driving a positive impact for employees, customers and communities.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal will be responsible for a variety of legal matters related to the Company's shopping center portfolio including those listed below. The ideal candidate will have experience in the shopping center industry. You will be part of a dynamic team, collaborating with talented individuals from across the organization where everyone’s opinion is heard and valued.
This position is located in the Philadelphia, PA office and is onsite, 5 days a week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently manage Legal workflow functions.
- Draft and negotiate lease amendments to modify or extend existing leases
- Draft and negotiate other agreements, including licenses, terminations, assignments
- Research relevant property documents (tenant leases, reciprocal easement agreements, etc.) and prepare memoranda regarding whether specific uses might violate such agreements.
- Update systems tracking restrictions and exclusives applicable to leases for reference by team and other users.
- Assist attorneys dealing with outside counsel, updating tracking programs.
- Additional responsibilities as needed or directed.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Familiarity with property and business law concepts
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong project management skills to be able to simultaneously create work product while remaining flexible to ongoing daily requests.
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing multiple documents simultaneously, working under pressure and adhering to tight weekly deadlines.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to be proactive and demonstrate initiative in projects and tasks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High degree of integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant experience
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Benefits & Compensation
Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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EEO Statement
Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email recruiting@eqoffice.com
