Real Estate Development Senior Paralegal

We Are Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. 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.

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.

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

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.

considered an asset

Experience with New York City office and retail leasing strongly preferred

We also invest time into training and developing our people.

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. 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.

Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly

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)

Employer-paid life & short/long term disability

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.