Description

Real Estate Asset Manager (In-House Paralegal Role)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation: $70,500-$117,600 annually

A leading national organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Real Estate Asset Manager to support the oversight and performance of a large, complex real estate portfolio. This is an in-house paralegal role reporting directly to the General Counsel, offering strong exposure to legal, finance, and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 150+ leases, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of lease obligations
• Maintain and update lease and property records, including tracking critical dates and obligations
• Extract and document key lease terms in asset management systems
• Reconcile rent, CAM charges, and real estate taxes in accordance with lease terms
• Prepare rent notices, insurance documentation, and records for new acquisitions
• Support landlord relationships and respond to lease-related inquiries
• Assist with invoice processing, rent payments, and financial tracking
• Manage sublease agreements, including rent calculations and compliance requirements
• Partner with vendors and outside counsel on real estate tax appeals and related matters
• Coordinate with vendors on property maintenance, repairs, and improvements
• Support due diligence for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing activities
• Prepare reports for compliance, audits, and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and data integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field
• Experience supporting lease administration, asset management, or property operations
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Working knowledge of real estate and lease structures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why This Role

• High-visibility position reporting into Legal leadership
• Blend of legal (paralegal) + real estate asset management responsibilities
• Exposure to a large, national real estate portfolio
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Strong long-term growth potential
• They offer a strong overall package, including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401(k), PTO, and a hybrid work schedule-along with a collaborative environment.

Pay Details: $70,500.00 to $117,600.00 per year

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