Senior Paralegal

Location Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 4301 Job Description We Are Brookfield Properties At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. Brookfield Properties develops and operates real estate investments on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world. From office to retail, logistics to multifamily, and hospitality to development, we work across sectors to bring high-quality, sustainable real estate to life around the globe every day. Brookfield Properties is seeking an experienced senior paralegal for a dual role that will support the legal team of Brookfield Properties with contract formation and management as well as paralegal support across designated New York City office and retail properties within the Brookfield portfolio. This role will work primarily with the legal team of Brookfield Properties but also with other internal business teams (such as Leasing, Property Management, Design and Construction, Capital Markets, our partner CBRE, and Investments), particularly with respect to the preparation of various agreements ancillary to sophisticated office and retail leasing and various contracts related to design and construction projects and property management activities. The position will also help to support financing and investment activities. In this role, you will play a key role in inspiring change and continual improvement. If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you. Role & Responsibilities Provide paralegal support for leasing activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements such as minor lease amendments, side letters, brokerage agreements and commencement date agreements along with notices ancillary to leasing activities such as ROFO notices, change of address notices, expansion notices and other notices to tenants. Provide paralegal support for property management activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements such as telecommunication license agreements, access agreements and service agreements. Provide paralegal support for design and construction activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements and contracts such as design agreements, purchase orders, construction agreements and consultant agreements. Provide legal support for financing and investment activities across assigned NYC assets by preparing various agreements and documents such as estoppel certificates and SNDAs along with managing checklists and title related matters. Maintaining business standards and practices for all things contracts related. Contribute to the development and maintenance of legal processes, templates, playbooks, and standard positions. Assist in global portfolio initiatives including diligence exercises, form creation and process improvement Your Qualifications Four-year post-secondary degree with 5+ years of experience with contracting in commercial real estate Experience gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, etc. Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills and highly team oriented A close reader with good analytical skills – must have acute attention to detail, ability to spot errors and inconsistencies, and work well under pressure. High sense of urgency and ability to work independently. Proactive and willing to take initiative with the ability to make decisions independently combined with an ability to work collaboratively and seek guidance when appropriate. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) considered an asset Experience with New York City office and retail leasing strongly preferred Your Career @ Brookfield Properties At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. As a successful employee, you will have the opportunity to grow within your team, department, and across the Brookfield organization. Our leadership teams are dedicated to the accomplishments of their employees. We also invest time into training and developing our people. End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties. Why Brookfield Properties? We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks. Compensation & Benefits Salary Type: Exempt Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly Annual Base Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan Retirement: 401(k) Insurance: Employer-paid life & short/long term disability Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment. Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud to promote a diverse environment. We are grateful for your interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for pre‑screening will be contacted. At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 600 locations, 1500+ buildings and over 280 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents and communities — but exceed them, every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brookfield Properties