The Role
Support legal operations, corporate governance, and compliance for real estate transactions. Draft documents, conduct research, and coordinate activities across departments.
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About the Role
Are you a detail-driven legal professional who thrives on organization, accuracy, and impact? We’re looking for a Senior Corporate Paralegal to join our growing Legal & Compliance team. In this role, you’ll provide critical support across corporate governance, real estate transactions, and compliance initiatives. You’ll help ensure our organization operates with integrity and precision — keeping our business aligned with regulatory standards and helping us move forward with confidence.
About New Western
New Western is a leading real estate investment marketplace specializing in sourcing distressed residential properties for investors. Operating in nearly 50 markets across 20 states, our innovative approach revitalizes neighborhoods, creates affordable housing options, and addresses the housing supply crisis. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the real estate market while working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented culture.
What You'll Do:
- Draft, update, and maintain corporate entity records across a multi-entity structure, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Conduct legal research and assist in preparing corporate filings, contracts, memorandums, and legal correspondence.
- Review and draft nationwide real estate contracts and transaction documents.
- Manage compliance reporting, personal property tax filings, and internal recordkeeping.
- Support employment litigation matters, including discovery coordination and case management.
- Assist with the development and implementation of compliance policies, procedures, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve corporate and compliance issues.
- Oversee real estate closings, document recording, and notarial services, ensuring all filings are timely and compliant.
What You Bring:
- 3+ years of experience in corporate law, compliance, and/or real estate (experience in a highly regulated industry such as mortgage, lending, or finance is a plus).
- Bachelor’s degree required; Notary (RON) certification preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Strong business insight with the ability to apply legal and regulatory knowledge to real-world operations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in legal research tools, document management systems, and contract or entity management software.
- A proactive mindset — someone who anticipates needs, offers solutions, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Why Join New Western?
- Impactful Work: A chance to shape real-world business decisions through your legal expertise.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a high-performing legal and compliance team in a dynamic environment.
- Professional Growth: Engage with industry leaders and stay ahead of evolving regulations.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 w/match, Short/Long Term Disability, HSA and Flex PTO).
- Hybrid Work Model: Balance in-office collaboration with work-from-home flexibility.
Top Skills
Contract Management Software
E-Filing Platforms
Legal Research Tools
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The Company
What We Do
New Western makes real estate investing more accessible for more people. Operating in most major cities, our marketplace connects more than 100,000 local investors looking to rehab houses with sellers.
As the largest private source of investment properties in the nation, we buy a home every 13 minutes. New Western delivers new opportunity for all—a fresh start for sellers, exclusive inventory for investors, and affordable housing for buyers.
