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Corporate Paralegal

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Corporate Paralegal provides advanced paralegal support to the Chief Legal Officer and the Legal Department within a regulated real estate management environment. This role is responsible for corporate governance activities, regulatory compliance support, contract administration, and real estate transaction coordination. The position requires strong knowledge of corporate governance requirements, applicable regulatory frameworks, real estate–related legal processes, and matters associated with a consumer-facing business. The Corporate Paralegal ensures accurate documentation, maintains required legal records, and supports the department in meeting organizational, regulatory, and operational obligations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Corporate Governance & Compliance

  • Maintain and update corporate records, including entity formation documents, board resolutions, consents, minutes, and operating agreements.
  • Assist with regulatory filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
  • Support internal audits and compliance initiatives.

Real Estate Transactions

  • Conduct due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions, including title and survey reviews, and UCC searches.
  • Coordinate closings with attorneys, lenders, title companies, and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage post-closing activities including document recording and issue resolution.

Contract Administration

  • Prepare, review, and track contracts and amendments.
  • Maintain contract repository and monitor key dates and obligations.
  • Develop and maintain legal templates and playbooks.

Legal Support

  • Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneys.
  • Liaise with external counsel on litigation and regulatory matters.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for senior leadership.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Primarily working indoors, office environment.
  • May sit for several hours at a time.
  • Prolonged exposure to computer screens.
  • Repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers, and copiers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a corporate or real estate paralegal, preferably in a corporate in-house environment.
  • Strong understanding of corporate structures, real estate law, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint) and legal management software.
  • Proficiency in working with data and analytics to support the team.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with a multi-state consumer-facing business.
  • Experience working with a private equity sponsored business preferred.
  • Familiarity with FTC, CFPB, HUD, Attorney Generals or other regulatory bodies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

  • Corporate governance and compliance procedures.
  • Real estate transactions and due diligence processes.
  • Contract administration and legal documentation.
  • Regulatory frameworks relevant to real estate and consumer-facing businesses.
  • Legal research and reporting.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Well-organized and thorough.
  • Collaborative, with a stakeholder-first mindset.
  • Energetic and hard-working; drives projects to completion.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

WORK STYLES & BEHAVIORS

  • Interacting with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

 

FirstKey Homes is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.


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