Real estate developer Jobs in Tempe, AZ

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About the Role :

The Real Estate Paralegal assists the Company’s legal real estate transactional attorneys by providing a wide variety of real estate-oriented paralegal managerial and support functions to a busy real estate transactional practice.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

What You Will Do :

• Review existing leases, REAs and other documents for existing exclusives and prohibited uses / use restrictions and prepare schedules / exhibits of same for pad sales and anchor / big box lease transactions.
• Perform due diligence reviews of leases and REAs interpreting relocation rights, repair obligations, options to extend, co-tenancy obligations, radius restrictions, no-build zones, protected areas, termination rights, CAM language, exclusive uses and all other rights, remedies and controls of the parties to the lease and provide written assessments.
• Draft template REA and anchor lease amendments, purchase and sale agreements, CC&Rs and other legal documents, prepare correspondence, memos and reports.
• Prepare critical dates charts for anchor projects; manage critical dates and deadlines for anchor projects in process.
• Managing the Company’s process for obtaining title information, including the following : place title orders, review of title and survey matters, work with company personnel and third parties (buyers and tenants) to resolve title and survey issues, and coordinate and facilitate issuance of title insurance policies; update the legal department database of title reports, title policies and surveys; prepare legal description exhibits for use in real estate transactions. Certain of these functions may be co-managed.
• Managing inquiries regarding property ownership, including : research of real property history and chain of title; confirm and diagram fee and leasehold property ownership.
• Managing the process of providing property-related legal information for due diligence needs in shopping center sales, including : prepare due diligence lists (e.g., schedules of key real estate documents) and folders for shopping center sales, advise and assist asset management in response to buyer due diligence inquiries, and advise and assist asset management with preparation of and response to estoppel certificates.
• Manage documentation for large transactions; coordinate execution and delivery of documents; prepare transaction summaries; prepare and maintain closing binders and organize and maintain all department files.
• Handle escrow transactions for pad / outparcel / excess land sales, including monitoring and coordinating escrow responsibilities, and preparation of closing documents and closing instruction letters.
• Handle and manage, under real estate attorney guidance, the preparation and / or review and processing of estoppel certificates, and the due diligence required for issuance of estoppel certificates, as well as easements, other simple development related agreements.
• Catalog development memos for shopping center malls.
• Notary or open to becoming a notary.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

What You Bring :

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Macerich’s Total Rewards :

The compensation for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role. Final salary offers will be discussed during the interview process and will reflect the candidate's skills and the company's compensation structure.

Who We Are : Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE : MAC). Our high-quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated U.S. markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress : Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.

Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.

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