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Senior Paralegal

Tricon Residential, Tustin, CA, United States


Tricon is an owner, operator and developer of single-family rental homes in the U.S. and multi‑family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology‑enabled operating platform and dedicated on‑the‑ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage.

Job Description
Tricon’s Legal & Compliance Department is seeking a motivated, experienced Senior Paralegal to support a wide range of real estate and commercial contracting matters. We are one of the largest owner‑operators of single‑family and multi‑family rental homes and are growing fast. We are looking for a service‑oriented professional who will share our purpose to provide best‑in‑class housing to our residents.

Manage real estate matters and disputes, including title claims, vendor disputes, eminent domain proceedings, CC&R enforcement actions, easements, access agreements and related matters

Support disposition transactions in collaboration with title insurance and escrow companies to resolve third‑party liens, title defects and similar matters

Review and revise easement agreements, HOA governance documents and other real estate agreements

Support commercial contract negotiation, execution and life‑cycle management, including reviewing and revising contracts, coordinating and circulating feedback to internal and external stakeholders, monitoring progress and deadlines, facilitating execution, summarizing key terms, and maintaining a database of contracts tracking life‑cycle events and other key metrics

Use matter and contract management tools to track all matters and support related reporting and dashboards

Facilitate and track office leasing transactions

Assist as needed on strategic department programs, projects and large‑scale transactions

Qualifications

Credibility and presence to interact with and present at senior executive levels internally and externally

Superior problem‑solving skills and legal judgment, highest ethical standards, and a desire to take initiative

A team player who works well in a dynamic and hands‑on operating environment

Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy

Flexibility to learn and desire to expand skill set; for example, support on other legal programs and landlord‑tenant disputes is a potential growth opportunity

Minimum Requirements

Paralegal with 5+ years’ experience with a major law firm and/or reputable in‑house legal environment

Significant experience supporting real estate transactions, including experience reviewing title insurance and resolving title‑related issues

Experience reviewing and revising real estate documents, including deeds, HOA governance documents, easements, lien releases and SNDAs

Experience supporting full life‑cycle of commercial contracts, including negotiation, execution, and administration is desired

Experience working with contract and/or matter management tools

Familiarity with litigation, including foreclosures, is desired

Salary Range
Placement within this compensation range will be determined by the candidate's knowledge, experience and skills. $89,680.00 - $149,460.00

At Tricon, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued for their unique contributions, experiences, voices, and backgrounds. By embracing these principles, we aim to positively impact our business and the communities we serve, creating a lasting legacy where everyone can thrive.

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