Director of Contracts & Lease Administration / Senior Commercial Real Estate Paralegal

Director of Contracts & Lease Administration | Deerfield Beach, FLStevenDouglas is working with a premier commercial real estate company developing and managing shopping centers across Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio to hire a Director of Contracts & Lease Administration to join its legal team on-site in Deerfield Beach.This is a senior, hands-on individual contributor role reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, taking over a well-established function from a longtime paralegal transitioning toward retirement, with a knowledge transfer period built in.What you'll do:Manage the full lease administration process, from drafting through execution, including amendments, extensions, assignments, consents, estoppels, and SNDAsNegotiate small-shop leases and ancillary documents within established company parametersOversee tenant improvement allowance review, approval, and disbursementSupport acquisitions, dispositions, and construction loan closings from due diligence through post-closingAdminister contracts for development and construction agreementsManage corporate governance, entity formation, and annual compliance filingsReview title commitments, surveys, and related due diligence materials, and coordinate platting and easement mattersPartner closely with the Chief Legal Officer and collaborate regularly with Leasing, Development/Construction, Property Management, and Accounting/FinanceWhat we're looking for:At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate as a senior paralegal, lease administrator, or similar professionalStrong background in leasing, loan closings, title/survey work, and corporate governanceNotary commission, or willingness to obtain one promptlyIn-house experience with a developer, owner, or property management company preferredFamiliarity with retail shopping centers and Florida/North Carolina real estate practices a plusOn-site in Deerfield Beach, five days a week.