Legal Administrator or Paralegal - Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners

Job Description:

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (GRREP) is seeking is seeking a Legal Administrator or Paralegal to provide support for the internal legal team and project-specific deal teams.

The successful candidate will provide transactional support and legal assistance including administrative and clerical support to a growing internal legal team currently comprised of a General Counsel, a Senior Paralegal and a Legal Administrator.  This role provides the opportunity to join a cohesive team focusing on real estate acquisition, leasing, development, construction and disposition.

This role is required to report on-site in our Frisco, TX office at least 5 days per week.

• General administrative support including Outlook calendar management and preparation of document packages for execution and delivery (in both paper format and DocuSign)
• Assist in preparing legal notices and correspondence
• Assist in real estate project tracking and deal coordination
• Assist in facilitating real estate and finance closings
• Assist in preparing contracts, leases, finance documents, corporate documents, correspondence and ancillary documents
• Facilitate internal payment processes for contracts and outside counsel
• Attend to post closing, property management and lease management items
• Prepare and manage electronic and physical files
• Assist on an as needed basis in answering phones and other general office duties
• Attend project deal team, real estate committee, outside legal and other relevant meetings
• Opportunity for a successful candidate with appropriate experience to conduct title and survey reviews, prepare contract summaries, critical dates memos and lease abstracts, and to draft contract amendments, non-disclosure agreements and other similar documents
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Completion of Paralegal education/certificate is preferred
• A minimum of four years of administrative support, legal assistant, or paralegal work experience in a law office serving the real estate practice is preferred
• Notary public license in Texas is preferred
• Possesses a team-first, positive attitude, with a desire to learn and contribute
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituencies
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills; prioritizes and manages multiple tasks and constituents concurrently
• Possesses keen attention to detail and maintains confidentiality
• Also possesses strong problem-solving skills; is proactive and able to adapt quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the company and industry

• Completion of High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required

• Base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.

Guggenheim Retail Real Estate Partners (“GRREP”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC, a global investment and advisory firm with more than $295 billion in assets under management and a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions. GRREP’s overall financial strength and stability enables us to meet our clients' growth plans in any financial environment, unlike traditional developers who may be constrained by fluctuations in traditional lending environments.

GRREP is a full-service real estate development firm offering a range of development services to our retail partners. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dallas (Frisco), TX, our business strategy is to provide our partners with cost-effective solutions and the expertise needed to achieve their market expansion goals.

About Us:
Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs."