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Purpose: 

Supports leasing, acquisition, development and financing and litigation requirements by reviewing, editing, and processing contracts and other legal documents for execution and or/submittal; ordering, evaluating and processing title insurance, and ensures proper legal procedures are followed for leasing and closing GTP tenant leases and new builds.

Job Functions:

1. Provides legal support to General Counsel in all legal matters relating to acquisition, development,   leasing and litigation matters
2. Assists the Regional Leasing Managers, Lease Administrators and Asset Management in processing tenant and landlord agreements
3. Reviews, provides language as required and approves legal language changes to GTP standard tenant leases/licenses and all tenant provided documents
4. Ensures that all ground leases comply with GTP legal requirements and are executed by coordinating nonstandard lease revisions with Acquisition Specialists and other appropriate personnel, reviewing and processing all ground leases
5. Orders, tracks, and receives title reports and cures title issues when necessary
6. Refers legal issues on lease revisions and title issues to either corporate or outside counsel, when necessary, and monitors the progress on such issues
7. Facilitates the closing of ground leases procuring title insurance and filing the Memorandum of Lease and other closing documents
8. Maintains integrity of legal files by reviewing files on an ongoing basis and ensuring that all required documents are included
9. Facilitates the hand-off of completed sites to Asset Management by completing the required forms
10. As required, work with tenants and landlords in resolution of any lease concerns
11. Reviews ground leases for mortgage rights and conditions preparing consents and notices where applicable
12. Drafts, tracks and processes various mortgages documents for execution and integration into our data systems.  Resolves County Recorder's rejections when necessary.
13. Prepares qualifications and other filings with the Secretary of State in various states as needed.
14. Prepares internal Assignment docs for financing purposes
15. Maintain contract binders
16. Maintain entity minute books

These job functions are representative of tasks accomplished by incumbents.  The list is not exhaustive; incumbents perform other job related tasks.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands: 
Position works in a normal office environment.  Standing, sitting, and walking required daily.   Job will involve minimal travel.

Qualifications:

1. Requires a minimum of a college degree and Paralegal Certificate or equivalent
2. Requires at least two years related industry experience
3. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both spoken and written
4. Proficient in computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, Access
5. Requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. Able to handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment
7. Strong organizational and communications skills
8. Articulate, personable and professional in dealing with external and internal people

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