About

• Description
• Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Paralegal
• Reports to: General Counsel
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Hours: Flexible
• Locations: South Bend, IN or Nashville, TN

• About Holladay
• Enriching lives through investment and service is the mission at the core of everything we do at Holladay.
• Holladay Properties is a fully integrated commercial real estate firm with more than 70 years of experience across development, asset management, property management, and capital markets. With over $1.3B of assets under management, eight regional offices, and more than 250 employees, Holladay combines institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility to deliver exceptional results.

• Position Summary
• Holladay Properties is seeking a highly motivated Commercial Real Estate Paralegal to join our real estate firm. This individual will play a key role in supporting internal counsel across the full spectrum of legal matters. The role will serve as a transaction administrator on real estate acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures, with direct involvement in the review, coordination, and administration of critical legal documents.
• The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in commercial real estate law with a strong sense of team collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence consistent with Holladay’s values and Operating Team dynamics.

• Key Responsibilities
• Legal & Transactional Support

Assist internal counsel in preparing, reviewing, and managing

• Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs)
• Loan documents and closing deliverables
• Operating Agreements for partnerships and joint ventures
• Commercial leases, amendments, and assignments
• Private placement memoranda and related securities compliance
• Serve as transaction administrator on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures — coordinating with internal teams, external counsel, and counterparties.
• Maintain and organize due diligence materials, closing checklists, and transaction binders.
• Draft and review routine legal correspondence, memoranda, and corporate filings.
• Corporate & Fund Experience
• Support the formation and maintenance of real estate joint ventures, partnerships, and private funds.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including resolutions, consents, and organizational documents.
• Monitor compliance obligations for Holladay’s investment vehicles and assist with regulatory filings.
• Provide cross-functional support in corporate areas such as HR, risk management, and insurance where needed.
• Operating Team Collaboration
• Work seamlessly within Holladay’s Operations Team, while partnering with Capital Formation, Asset Management, Development, and Finance OTs to ensure alignment on transactions.
• Support Holladay’s core values of collaboration, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking by promoting proactive communication and effective coordination across teams.
• Participate in various legal initiatives, committees, or focus groups by providing legal insight into deal structures and risks.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and Paralegal Certification required.
• 5+ years’ experience as a paralegal or legal administrator in a commercial real estate or corporate law environment.
• Direct experience with real estate joint ventures, partnerships, private funds, and PPMs.
• Familiarity with commercial lending, leasing, and operating agreements required.
• Experience in corporate governance, HR, or risk management a plus.
• Strong project management skills; ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills.
• Holladay Values & Fit
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Approach challenges with curiosity and creativity.
• Collaboration: Work across teams with transparency, respect, and shared purpose.
• Accountability: Own outcomes, follow through, and support team success.
• Integrity: Maintain the highest ethical standards in all interactions.
• Excellence: Strive for precision, timeliness, and professionalism in every deliverable.
• Why Join Holladay?
• This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing platform where legal and transactional expertise directly impacts Holladay’s vision of scaling from $1.3B AUM to $5B+. As a member of the Legal Operating Team, you will be on the front lines of fund formation, deal execution, and portfolio growth, contributing meaningfully to Holladay’s success.