About the Company: Marcus & Millichap Company (MMC) is a real estate leader and pioneer with a diverse family of companies offering Real Estate Services, Real Estate Investments, and Real Estate Development. Each MMC company is a distinct fusion of real estate specialization and innovation, powered by a culture of loyalty that permeates throughout the Marcus & Millichap organization. To find out more about the company, visit http://www.mmcrealestate.com/.
Please note, we are in a great location – near Caltrain with excellent restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Position Overview
Job Description: We are seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to join the team. This position is within our corporate, in-house legal department, supporting three attorneys, and will report to the Senior Corporate Paralegal. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, board resolutions, and compliance filings; managing entity formations and registrations across multiple jurisdictions; and assisting with due diligence for acquisitions and financings. An ideal candidate will be able to work independently while staying organized. The Real Estate Paralegal will also ensure accurate and timely review and execution of all due diligence, real estate closing, and corporate compliance documents. Proofreading and editing abilities are necessary, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, solid knowledge of software solutions, and experience with real estate transactions and/or prior corporate legal experience is preferred. Responsiveness is also important.
This is a full-time position with in-office, daily hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is primarily on-site in Palo Alto with flexibility for partial remote work.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
This position involves the following:
Draft and review corporate governance documents, including board resolutions and compliance filings
Manage entity formations, dissolutions, and registrations across multiple jurisdictions; maintain minute books and organizational records
Assist with due diligence for acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures, including preparing transaction summaries and coordinating closing documents
Prepare and review real estate transactions, closing documents, and property management agreements as needed
Ensure accurate and timely execution and filing of all corporate compliance and governance documents
Maintain and update legal information systems, entity management platforms, and due diligence databases; assist with forms library management
Coordinate with outside counsel, title companies, and internal stakeholders on corporate and real estate matters
Other projects and duties as required to support corporate legal operations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance
Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple priorities
Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage multiple projects
Professional and positive attitude
Customer service approach to interacting with all levels within the organization
Ability to work well with management, vendors, and employees
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word / Excel / Visio)
Solid written and verbal communication skills for interacting with executives, attorneys, vendors, and internal teams
Benefits Overview
The compensation plan for this role will be commensurate with the skills required for the position. As such, it will be comprised of a base salary and an annual performance-based incentive, which is determined upon individual and portfolio performance. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
401k + Employer Contribution
Medical (H.S.A./HDHP option w/ Employer Contribution)
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Term Life/AD&D
Voluntary Life/AD&D
Long-Term Disability
Buy-Up Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness & Wellness Program
Other Voluntary Plans
Depending on the role, other benefits such as commissions, an educational assistance program (tuition reimbursement), a referral program, and/or a car allowance may be applicable.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, or a related field is required
Paralegal Certification is preferred
Notary Commission Certificate is required
5+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally in real estate or corporate law
Marcus & Millichap Company ('MMC') is a privately held organization, based in Palo Alto, California, with a diverse family of operating companies under its umbrella. Each MMC company is a distinct fusion of real estate specialization and innovation powered by a culture of loyalty that permeates throughout. MMC’s operating companies are in the real estate service, real estate investment and real estate development spaces. Our companies have revolutionized numerous real estate practices and set the standard of success as a result of an unwavering focus on long-term, sustainable growth, as well as a unique blending of entrepreneurial drive with institutional discipline.
Our Operating Companies:
- MMC Technology Ventures (‘MMCT’): We primarily invest in post-Series A rounds, and we are committed to helping early-stage companies grow through utilizing their products internally and introducing entrepreneurs to MMCT’s vast network of real estate professionals.
- Meridian: We are a full-service commercial developer and provider of real estate services. Our team of experienced and talented real estate professionals provide comprehensive commercial building solutions and leads the wa...y in the development of modern building facilities.
- Pacific Urban Investors (‘PUI’): We are an industry leading multi-family investment firm and pension fund manager. We are focused exclusively on the multi-family rental space.
- Hanover Real Estate Investors: Our niche is providing joint venture equity capital to local and national developers and operators of real estate to facilitate the acquisition, reposition and/or development of multi-family and single tenant properties.
- SummerHill Apartment Communities: We are a developer of multi-family and mixed-use residential projects, specializing in development of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
- SummerHill Homes: We are a specialty builder of mid-to high-end residential homes in superior settings throughout San Francisco Bay Area focusing on in-fill development locations. We are nationally recognized for our expertise in customizing development plans to accommodate the unique characteristics of a given development site.