***This is a remote, 4-6 month contract position.***
JOB SUMMARY:
Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA), the 4th largest and largest private Outdoor Advertising firm in the U.S., is seeking a Corporate Real Estate Paralegal to support the legal team in managing the company’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and property management matters.
The Corporate Real Estate Paralegal is mainly responsible for coordinating documentation, conducting due diligence, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE:
Assist attorneys with commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing
Draft, review, and manage real estate documents such as leases, amendments, purchase agreements, and closing documents
Coordinate closings, including preparing closing binders and tracking critical deadlines
Order and review title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, and environmental documents
Maintain lease database and critical date tracking for renewals, options, and obligations
Summarize lease terms and prepare abstracts
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., finance, operations) regarding lease obligations
Conduct due diligence reviews for real estate transactions, including corporate documents, title, and regulatory compliance
Identify and flag potential risks or issues for legal counsel review
Assist with compliance tracking and reporting requirements
Maintain organized electronic and physical records of real estate files
Prepare and update corporate records related to property ownership entities
Ensure proper document execution, notarization, and filing
Collaborate with internal departments (finance, accounting, operations, HR, etc.) on real estate matters
Assist with vendor coordination, including outside counsel, title companies, and brokers
Support special projects and process improvements within the legal department
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certification preferred
3–5+ years of experience in commercial real estate, corporate law, or legal support
Experience supporting multi-state real estate portfolios is a plus
ADAMS OUTDOOR ADVERTISING:
AOA, founded in 1983 by Steve Adams, is the 4th largest, and largest privately-held, Outdoor Advertising operator in the U.S.. AOA operates in the following 12 markets: Ann Arbor/Kalamazoo/Lansing (MI), Beaufort/Charleston/Florence (SC), Charlotte (NC), Eastern Pennsylvania (PA), Madison (WI), Norfolk (VA), Peoria and Champaign (IL).
Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm, in partnership with British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, one of the largest asset managers in Canada, invested in AOA in 2021.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.