Paralegal

Opportunity: Paralegal (Real Estate and Transactions)

HHM Hotels is one of the largest and most dynamic hotel management companies in the country, overseeing a curated portfolio of over 200 properties ranging from luxury independents to global brands. We operate with an "ownership mindset"; we are fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and deeply committed to operational excellence. The Paralegal will be at the heart of our growth, supporting acquisitions, management agreement negotiations, and critical transactional matters. This role operates with a hybrid schedule and is based at HHM's Philadelphia Corporate Office.

We are looking for a highly organized professional to help us execute hotel management and real estate transactions. In this role, you will be a key partner to both our Associate General Counsel and Legal Operations Manager, ensuring our deals move from letter of intent to closing with precision and speed.

Your Focus

• Deal Management: Drive the full lifecycle of hotel management agreements (HMAs), acquisitions, and sales. You will own the closing checklists and ensure every party meets their deadlines.
• Drafting & Review: Assist with drafting ancillary legal documents such as organizational documents, termination agreements, and other agreements based on existing forms. You will also review material agreements to create concise executive summaries.
• Closing Mechanics: Lead the closing process, including coordinating signature pages, managing the delivery of closing documents, and coordinating alignment and execution by internal and external stakeholders.
• Agreement Trackers: Maintain trackers of all material agreements to provide real-time status updates to leadership.
• Management Transitions: Assist the Legal Operations Manager with coordinating all legal-related matters associated with transitioning management of hotels, including updating checklists, reviewing agreements, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Entity Management: Assist the Legal Operations Manager in managing the governance of our various subsidiaries, including filings, foreign qualifications, and maintaining digital minute books.

Your Background & Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Paralegal.
• Real estate transactions or corporate law experience a plus.
• Candidates from a law firm or in-house legal department environment preferred.
• Demonstrated "self-starter" mentality with the ability to anticipate deal requirements, prepare comprehensive checklists, and mitigate potential risks before they escalate.
• Proven ability to manage a robust pipeline of high-stakes transactions simultaneously, maintaining rigorous attention to detail while navigating a fast-paced environment.
• Full lifecycle ownership of assigned projects, ensuring absolute accuracy in documentation and the reliability of all tracking systems and deal checklists.
• Independently communicate with internal and external parties to complete required items in a timely manner.
• Current Notary Public commission preferred, or a commitment to obtaining certification upon hire.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off and 401k Company Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource
• Travel Discounts across our curated hotel portfolio
• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits for our Market Street office
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Educational and Professional Development Support
• Technology Reimbursements
• Referral Bonus Program

What We Believe

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