Paralegal - Real Estate

Dutch Bros -
United States

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Computer operation
Real estate contract preparation
Writing skills
Lease document preparation
English
Performance feedback (performance evaluation method)
High school diploma or GED
Video conferencing software
Collaborative technology platforms
Law office experience
Managing projects
Productivity software
Legal due diligence experience
Technical Proficiency
Cross-functional communication
Video conferencing systems operation

Full Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing. At Dutch Bros Coffee, we are more than just a coffee company. We are a fun-loving, mind-blowing company that makes a difference one cup at a time.

Position Overview

The Paralegal - Real Estate is a key member of the Dutch Bros growing legal team. This role is responsible for providing support to attorneys, paralegals, and internal business partners on all business matters related to real estate development, transactions, and agreements. The Paralegal - Real Estate will also work closely in partnership with the paralegal and administrative staff on supporting internal and external attorneys managing a varying range of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

Area specific:

Draft, track, review, and negotiate Build-to-Suit and Ground Lease Agreements, including but not limited to all ancillary lease documents (CC&Rs, SNDAs, estoppels, memorandums, amendments, rent commencement certificates, easements, etc)

Draft, review, and circulate all related notices and correspondence

Act as liaison to and partner with outside counsel on various legal matters including but not limited to lease negotiation, environmental, land use, construction, and litigation

Review and prepare recommendations on title reports and all other survey, or due diligence related reports

Act as real estate legal matter expert and advise Company’s current Real Property Management system(s) system administrators on all legal real estate related workflows, templates, datapoints, schedules, etc

Support Real Estate team on all intake and administrative related tasks, as needed

Support attorneys with advising lease administration staff on all lease and site related matters, including lease term compliance, lease renewal negotiation, and related communications and issues

Draft and maintain forms and templates for all real estate agreements

Other special projects as needed

General support expectations:

Preparation, review, analysis, negotiation and facilitation of contracts, documents, projects, and matters

Provide high-level, detail focused, and proactive support to internal and external teams and business partners

Manage the collection of document signatures including manual, notary, and electronic signatures utilizing the Legal Department’s current Electronic Signature system(s)

Manage outside counsel relationships and matters

Effectively collaborate with team members to elevate projects, promote company culture, and cultivate professional growth

Identify, relate, and anticipate actions between and within requests, projects, and matters

Connect the dots and recognize patterns, relationships, and implications within complex situations, enabling effective decision making and strategy

Utilize and maintain the Legal Department’s current standard Matter and Contract Management system(s)

Track and maintain up-to-date statuses, applicable data, and important deadlines and events related to all assigned projects, matters, and contracts

Development of and compliance with internal processes and procedures

Other special projects as needed

Skills

Keenness to Learn

Adaptability

Critical Thinking

Mission Focus

Positive Thinking

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required

Associates Degree, BA/BS, or Paralegal Degree or Certificate, preferred

5 years of proven legal experience with a corporation, law firm, government agency, or similar enterprise, required

Humble, hungry, and smart, required

Understanding of privilege, confidentiality, and unauthorized practice of law, required

Knowledge of law office operations, practices, and procedures, required

Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and business partners, required

High attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work and respond to multiple demands while meeting time sensitive deadlines, required

Ability to project manage and balance working within the team environment, required

Proficiency in team collaboration and the ability to deliver and receive project and performance feedback, required

Efficiently and effectively work at a high level without direct supervision with work product accountability, required

Ability to acknowledge and comply with all corporate policies and procedures, required

Intermediate and above experience utilizing standard office technology including Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Zoom, etc, required

Smartsheet and Lucernex experience, preferred

Experience and understanding of real estate development, transactions, and contracts including Build-to-Suit, Ground Leases, CAM, SNDA, Estoppel, and exclusivity issues, lease renewals and amendments, due diligence, memorandums, title and survey review, environmental reports, required

Location Requirement:

This position is required to be in Tempe, Arizona and required 4 days/week in office.

Physical Requirements

In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions

Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings

Office Conditions: Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, artificial lighting, and varying noise levels

Mobility: Ability to sit, stand, reach, twist, stretch, and work at a desk for long stretches. Must be able to occasionally move or lift office items up to 25 pounds

Hearing Requirements: Hearing must be sufficient or correctable to ensure clear understanding of spoken information, including participating in virtual meetings and phone calls. Use of hearing aids or other assistive devices is acceptable if needed.

Reading and Writing Proficiency: Ability to read and write in English is essential for processing documents, drafting reports, and following up on necessary actions. Proficiency in written communication is required to handle job-related tasks effectively.

Vision Requirements: Vision must be adequate or correctable to perform essential job duties, such as reading documents on a computer screen and using other visual tools. Use of corrective lenses or other measures to meet visual requirements is expected if needed.

Technology Proficiency: Must be proficient in operating a computer and other office productivity tools such as printers, scanners, and collaboration software.

Effective Communication: Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, clients, and other stakeholders via email, video conferencing, and other in office communication tools.

Compensation:

DOE

If you like wild growth and working in a unique and fun environment, surrounded by positive community, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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