Real Estate Paralegal

AEI Capital Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal – Commercial Closings to join our team.

About Us

Based in downtown St. Paul, AEI Capital is one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate investment firms in the country. The company has a strong track record over the years and has more than $1 Billion in assets in management nationwide. With a diverse portfolio of net lease properties across multiple states, we dedicated to providing excellent service and maximizing returns for our investors.

About You

You’re passionate about your work and strive to achieve goals. You offer an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and respect for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details.

The Position

This position plays a vital role in managing the end-to-end legal and administrative processes for commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions across the country. You will work closely with our internal Acquisitions and Asset Management teams, legal counsel, investors, and third-party professionals to ensure smooth, accurate, and timely closings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and coordinate the execution of Purchase and Sale Agreements and related documents for commercial property transactions.
• Partner with internal departments to identify and resolve transactional issues.
• Manage the collection, analysis, and delivery of due diligence materials, and summarize findings for senior leadership and legal teams.
• Coordinate services and communications with external counsel, title companies, engineers, and surveyors.
• Address title objections, manage estoppel and consent requests, and ensure due diligence requirements are met within tight deadlines.
• Facilitate 1031 exchange processes and ensure all legal documentation is complete and compliant.
• Conduct closings, including preparing and negotiating closing documents, coordinating title and survey review, and confirming the proper distribution of funds with the Accounting team.
• Organize and maintain electronic closing files and provide support documentation to relevant departments post-closing.
• Draft letters of intent, lease amendments, and review real estate legal documents to determine rights and obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years of experience in commercial real estate closings
• Paralegal certificate preferred
• Strong experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents
• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity or to apply, visit: https://aei.bamboohr.com/careers/84?source=aWQ9NA==