We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our team in Columbus, Ohio, on a Contract-to-Permanent basis. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting real estate and development activities, ensuring legal compliance, and managing lease-related documentation. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders while contributing to the efficient execution of key real estate transactions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide legal counsel and support for leasing, development, and asset management activities related to real estate transactions.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments and external parties to negotiate, finalize, and track all required legal documentation.<br>• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal real estate regulations.<br>• Analyze and extract critical information from lease agreements, accurately entering data into the lease database system.<br>• Draft and prepare legal documents, including amendments and agreements, ensuring clarity and precision.<br>• Coordinate the approval, distribution, and execution of legal documentation while adhering to compliance standards.<br>• Maintain organized electronic files for lease documentation to ensure accessibility and streamlined record-keeping.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and operational effectiveness.