Bridge33 Capital is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Transactions Paralegal to serve as a key partner to our General Counsel, Legal team, and Transactions team. You will drive efficient execution of our real estate portfolio, managing the full deal lifecycle from due diligence through closing and post-closing matters.

What You'll Do

Draft, review, and revise transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, closing statements, deeds, and other commercial real estate contracts.
Perform critical due diligence tasks, such as title and survey review and analyzing zoning and environmental reports.
Assist in preparing due diligence checklists to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
Organize the closing process by coordinating schedules, track post-closing obligations, and organize final closing binders.
Review closing documents for accuracy and completeness before execution.
Prepare and organize closing binders, ensuring all necessary documents are executed, recorded, and properly filed.
Act as a primary point of contact between the legal team, clients, and third-party vendors, including title companies, lenders, and opposing counsel.
Maintain organized electronic and physical transaction files in compliance with company document retention policies.

What We're Looking For

A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of legal experience in a law firm, with a specific focus on commercial real estate transactions.
Strong proficiency with technology for managing real estate transactions and creating complex documents and spreadsheets, plus an aptitude for adapting to new software.
Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects while consistently meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure, handle sensitive confidential information with discretion, and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Skills, abilities, and traits that align with the company’s Key Principles.

Team & Environment

You will be a key partner to the General Counsel, the Legal team, and the Transactions team.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation range: $90,000 - $130,000
Fast-paced and dynamic work environment, including frequent interaction with the senior management team.
Generous time off policy.
Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
401k plan with Company match.
11 paid holidays.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, Illinois.

Bridge33 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Bridge33 is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.