Senior Paralegal

Overview
WHO WE ARE
Revantage is a Blackstone Company that provides a highly skilled employee base, best-in-class processes, and state-of-the-art technology to multiple Blackstone real estate portfolio companies. Sectors include Hospitality, Industrial, Multi-Family, Office, Retail, Senior Housing, and Manufactured Homes.
Revantage, headquartered in Chicago, is one of three global offices that includes Revantage Asia and Revantage Europe.
WHAT WE VALUE: OUR CULTURE
Creating a culture that inspires change and momentum requires the right team. We know what it takes to lead an industry, and are looking for leaders who seek constant growth, want to excel, and continuously improve upon themselves and the industry. The culture at Revantage is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:

• Leaders - We commit to continuously improve our performance
• Learners - We learn from our challenges and successes
• Achievers - We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teams
• Enthusiasts - We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possible
• Partners - We deliver value and positive impact to our partners

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE
This individual will (i) assist real estate attorneys and other paralegals in connection with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and other real estate matters, (ii) assist with operational support for various real estate investments, and, (iii) help with Legal Operations support from time to time. This position is based out of Revantage's Dallas, TX office.
Responsibilities
HOW YOU ADD VALUE
Real Estate Transactional Paralegal Functions:

• Assist attorneys with documentation, due diligence and closing of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, loans/refinancing and mergers
• Facilitate the collection, review and dissemination of due diligence materials including leases, service contracts, vehicle titles, franchise agreements, management agreements, licenses and permits
• Order/analyze title commitments, surveys, and other third party reports
• Prepare non-disclosure agreements, broker agreements access agreements, critical dates checklist and closing documents. Actively participate in all closing activities, including obtaining signatures, maintain organized copies of closing documents and ensuring a final closing book is received from counsel
• Communicate with title companies, surveyors and third-party vendors as needed to insure a smooth closing
• Periodically request organizational documents for entities in connection with real estate transactions. This includes forming, qualifying and structuring corporate entities, drafting certificates of authority and resolutions, and requesting certified copies formation documents or good standings
• Abstract leases, operational contracts and other due diligence related documents

Operational Focus :

• Assist with management transitions
• Document handling & abstracting
• Prepare and update property structure charts and financing summaries
• Handle operations agreements
• Liquor License and trademark matters
• Assist with / handle vehicle title issues
• Permit application reviews and obtaining signatures (uploading all docs into DocuSign)
• File contracts and other asset docs
• Coordinate with Legal Operations Director to identify, collect and manage metrics and dashboards
• Review title documents as necessary to assist on operational matters
• POAs as needed

Qualifications
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE
Required:

• Bachelor's degree or a paralegal certificate
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a law firm or equivalent in-house position working as a paralegal on complex real estate transactions
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Strong drafting, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong aptitude to learn and master technology
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills

PERKS FOR YOU

• Competitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)
• Work-life balance offerings include:
  • Hybrid Work Policy
  • Productivity Hours - weekly meeting-free work time
  • Summer Fridays
• In-house and external learning & development opportunities
• Generous health insurance and wellness benefits

EEO Statement
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected]
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