Corporate Paralegal

Bridge acknowledges and values the individuality of each person, recognizing that our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. In addition to our business objectives, we strive to make a positive impact in our communities and uphold ESG principles at our properties and corporate locations. We evaluate all candidates based on their merit, without any prejudice towards race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law.

We understand that joining a new workplace is a significant decision. To help you gain deeper insights into our culture, we offer "Culture Conversations." This initiative reflects our commitment to transparency, diversity, and inclusivity. Culture Conversations are voluntary, one-on-one sessions designed for applicants to connect directly with our diverse staff members. It's your chance to explore the Bridge work environment, ask questions, and get a genuine feel for what it's like to be part of our team.

Make an impact

As the corporate paralegal, you will support a variety of matters across the department, working with attorneys and other staff in the execution of fund, real estate, and corporate transactional matters, as well as assist in corporate governance and recordkeeping initiatives. With attorney oversight as needed, you will also apply knowledge of corporate governance principles to aid in the company's compliance with laws governing the conduct of business across state and federal lines. You will be capable of providing input on best practices and feel comfortable working across departments to resolve cross-functional workflow issues.

• Provide transactional support on fund and corporate-level transactions and financings, including coordination between outside counsel, lender's counsel, and Bridge infrastructure teams

• Work with in-house attorneys, as well as the compliance and capital markets departments in the preparation of offering documents, marketing materials, and investor documentation

• Support recordkeeping initiatives by working with subject matter experts on organizing existing file folder structures

• Assist with the audit, review, and updating of the company's entity maintenance database

• Assist with corporate governance matters such as entity formation, drafting of constituent documents, consents, and officer certificates

• Provide support and conduct research on state, federal, and international requirements related to business and securities filings

• Work with other paralegals to support the review and screening of vendor contracts and NDAs, in addition to fulfilling due diligence and production requests from internal and external parties

• Conduct general and legal research under the direction of attorney supervisors

• Coordinate contract and document signatures using the Company's preferred electronic signature software

What you should bring

• Knowledge of corporate governance principles

• Capability of taking ownership over area of responsibility and striving for continuous improvement

• Enthusiasm for deploying organizational and recordkeeping best practices

• Strong Microsoft Office application skills (Word, Excel, etc.)

• Strong interpersonal and client relations skills

• Ability to learn quickly and relate processes to the big picture

• A self-starter, detail-oriented, and strong verbal/written communication skills

• Ability to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Experience working with multiple attorneys and/or senior managers, as well as a department and team, is a plus

• Experience working as a corporate paralegal is a plus but not required

• Two or more years' experience in the legal field, or commensurate experience working in a corporate or law firm setting*

What you can be part of

You will be joining and working on a small fast paced legal team working on billion-dollar real estate transactions focused on industrial assets. You will be joining a team that prides themselves on excellence and stakeholder delivery. Bridge and its various commercial real estate groups continue to grow with leading industry names joining the group and continued deal flow, there has never been a more exciting time to time to join our Legal team.

• Depending on a candidate's qualifications, the Company may be willing to fill this role at a different level, based on overall aptitude and professional presence.

What we offer

• Generous base salary and bonus program

• Full benefits suite including 401K, above-average PTO, Parental Leave, and Medical, Dental, Vision

• Access to benefits concierge service

• Access to Mental Health & well-being service

• Be part of a culture that is truly open door, with access to mentorship, leadership training, career advancement, and innovation

• Opportunities to join employee resources groups and participate in events hosted by the Bridge Women's Network, Black Inclusion Group, BIG Pride, Allies for AAPI, Unidos Latino and Hispanic Group, Bridge of Honor Veterans, and Advocates for Accessibility

• Opportunity to be involved in community outreach and charity events

Get to know Bridge

Bridge is a leading, vertically integrated real estate investment manager, diversified across specialized asset classes. Bridge combines its nationwide operating platform with dedicated teams of investment professionals focused on select U.S. real estate verticals: residential rental, office, development, logistics properties, net lease and real estate-backed credit. Bridge is well-regarded for its high integrity and collaborative leadership culture that rewards both individual thinking and team decision-making. Our leaders are seasoned professionals who bring their vast experience and high standards of excellence to their work. Our leaders value career development and take seriously the role they play in developing next-generation leaders. Bridge professionals embody accountability and seek to deliver high-quality results through creativity and innovation.