Commercial Real Estate Legal Admin

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Commercial Real Estate Legal Admin.

This is a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with our in-house legal counsel and executives. You’ll play a key role across lease and contract administration, due diligence, corporate governance, litigation support, and regulatory compliance.

Full-Time | In-House, Monday to Friday, 100% in person | New York, NY (Corporate Office)

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and managing leases, amendments, and related legal documents;
• Abstracting and analyzing key lease terms, including rent structures, co-tenancy provisions, and exclusive use clauses;
• Maintaining legal and lease tracking systems and monitoring critical dates and deadlines;
• Verifying and tracking rent escalations, CAM charges, tax obligations, and other lease-related expenses;
• Managing tenant default notices and supporting lease enforcement actions;
• Assisting with corporate legal functions such as entity formation, annual filings, and governance documentation;
• Coordinating with outside counsel on ongoing litigation matters;
• Providing legal support to internal teams regarding lease terms, compliance, and other legal matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a commercial real estate legal admin with a focus on real estate transactions, leasing, and lease administrations.
• Must have strong knowledge of real estate law, title and survey review, and closing procedures, and ability to abstract lease agreements.
• Property Management software experience required (ex: Yardi or relevant software).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Summit Properties USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person