From its origins in 1910 in real estate development in the Maryland area, The Cordish Companies has grown through four generations of Cordish family ownership into a broad set of operating companies. Our real estate development and management businesses span all major commercial real estate asset classes. We are widely recognized as a market leader in developing transformative urban mixed-use districts, as well as trendsetting Live! entertainment districts and sports-anchored districts. We have likewise built world-class expertise in gaming, hotel, and hospitality development and operations, including extensive restaurant operations. We continually challenge ourselves to grow, with recently launched initiatives in co-working spaces, luxury residential apartments, and private equity investing.
Job Summary
The paralegal will primarily support members of our in-house legal team who service the real estate and hospitality sectors of our business. From time to time, the paralegal may also assist with the gaming sector.
Real Estate
- Collaborate with Development and Construction staff to facilitate real estate development projects throughout their lifecycle.
- Assist with creating and maintaining project files and closing binders.
- Assist in reviewing, assembling, finalizing, and maintaining contract documents.
- Assist in the collection, review and filing of due diligence reports and analysis.
- Assist with the collection and review of vendors’ insurance documents and licenses.
- Assist in the collection, review and filing of certificates of insurance and other maintenance contracts required by Tenant leases.
- Prepare lease abstracts and track key dates in the leases.
- Coordinate repair and maintenance request with the Facilities’ team.
- Assist with collection efforts including sending out notices of default, evictions, and garnishments.
- Assist with obtaining estoppel certificates and SNDAs and applicable coordination with key stakeholders.
- Prepare and maintain checklists for commercial real estate closings.
- Draft and negotiate NDAs.
- Form corporations and draft form corporate documents for closings, such as authorizing resolutions and incumbency certificates.
Hospitality
- Conduct initial research for CFO and General Counsel on state and local business registration and permitting requirements.
- Oversee state and local business registration and permit application and renewal processes.
- Conduct initial research for General Counsel on state and local requirements governing liquor licensing, amusements, contests, and sweepstakes.
- Compile information necessary to complete liquor license applications and renewals.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure liquor licenses are secured in advance of new store openings.
- Draft rules governing contests and sweepstakes.
- Review internal reports and/or demand letters concerning personal injury claims.
- Conduct initial investigation of personal injury claims by speaking with witnesses and gathering relevant documents.
- Provide General Counsel with billing/invoice processing support and report new claims to insurance carriers.
Skills and Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an in-house or law firm paralegal required.
- Must have large firm experience.
- Experience with lease documentation, lease tracking, drafting and negotiating lease documents, and handling due diligence requirements of acquisitions, dispositions, and financings strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and work within deadlines to meet common business goals.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team while maintaining a positive attitude.
- Results oriented with strong problem-solving and research skills.
- Sense of confidentiality and independent judgment.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other office tools.
Compensation: The compensation range for this position is 85,000 - 95,000 annually. Eligible employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package following the required eligibility period, which includes:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Personal and vacation time
- 401(k) plan with employer match