Director of Contracts & Lease Administration / Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
stevendouglasFort Lauderdale, FL
Director of Contracts & Lease Administration / Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
L5
stevendouglasFort Lauderdale, FL2 days ago
Occupations
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association ManagersConstruction ManagersParalegals and Legal AssistantsIndustries
Lessors of Other Real Estate PropertyLessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)Nonresidential Property ManagersDirector of Contracts & Lease Administration | Deerfield Beach, FLSteven Douglas is working with a premier commercial real estate company developing and managing shopping centers across Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio to hire a Director of Contracts & Lease Administration to join its legal team on-site in Deerfield Beach. This is a senior, hands-on individual contributor role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, taking over a well-established function from a longtime paralegal transitioning toward retirement, with a knowledge transfer period built in.
What you'll do:
Manage the full lease administration process, from drafting through execution, including amendments, extensions, assignments, consents, estoppels, and SNDAsNegotiate small-shop leases and ancillary documents within established company parameters Oversee tenant improvement allowance review, approval, and disbursement Support acquisitions, dispositions, and construction loan closings from due diligence through post-closing Administer contracts for development and construction agreements Manage corporate governance, entity formation, and annual compliance filings Review title commitments, surveys, and related due diligence materials, and coordinate platting and easement matters Partner closely with the Chief Legal Officer and collaborate regularly with Leasing, Development/Construction, Property Management, and Accounting/Finance
What we're looking for:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate as a senior paralegal, lease administrator, or similar professional Strong background in leasing, loan closings, title/survey work, and corporate governance Notary commission, or willingness to obtain one promptly In-house experience with a developer, owner, or property management company preferred Familiarity with retail shopping centers and Florida/North Carolina real estate practices a plus On-site in Deerfield Beach, five days a week.
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Level
SeniorL5
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Occupation
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Industry
Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
Posted
2 days ago
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