Senior Real Estate Specialist

WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US

At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.

We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Real Estate Specialist’s responsibilities primarily focus on the legal roles involved with real estate matters for our portfolio. This role will also work with other Real Estate Specialists and legal counsel on coordinating transaction closings with outside counsel, internal working groups, and all company departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates real estate closings.
• Understands structures of complex legal transactions and recognizes/addresses issues related to closings.
• Understands the company’s entity management process and possesses ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
• Understands the development/construction process, including construction contracts, contractor affidavits, mechanics liens, waivers, bonding, insurance, and legal issues.
• Processes loan disbursements, prepares payoff statements, and coordinates payoff closings.
• Reviews and processes legal and other third-party vendor invoices and manages relationships.
• Provides support to legal department as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRAVEL

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies is preferred.
• Experience: 2 + years’ experience in legal transactions.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and real estate closings is preferred.
• Experience with real estate closings for seniors housing, post-acute communities and outpatient properties is preferred.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening,

and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.

COMPENSATION

Salaries may vary by location. The range for this role in New York City is $101,000 - $145,000 plus bonus. Final compensation determinations are made based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual experience, education, and skill level; business strategic priorities; primary office location; scope and anticipated strategic impact of the role.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth
• And much more!

ABOUT WELLTOWER

an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.

Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.

Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.

Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet