Paralegal - Real Estate Leasing

Howard Hughes - The Woodlands, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

The Woodlands, TX

Accommodation

About the position

The Leasing Paralegal position at Howard Hughes is designed to support the Houston Region legal team in managing, drafting, and coordinating lease agreements and related real estate documents. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with company standards and involves end-to-end management of commercial leases, including conducting lease reviews and coordinating with internal teams on leasing matters.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise commercial lease agreements, amendments, and lease-related documents in coordination with the legal team.
• Manage the execution process for lease agreements and ensure accurate, timely record-keeping; track key dates, obligations, and renewals.
• Act as a liaison between the legal team, property management, finance, and other departments regarding leasing issues.
• Assist the legal team in preparing summaries, reports, and analyses on lease portfolios and in managing lease-related projects.
• Provide additional support on corporate real estate legal matters as required, assisting attorneys with research, drafting, and other projects.

Requirements

• Licensed Paralegal in Texas with a valid certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization or equivalent credential.
• 2+ years as a real estate paralegal, preferably in commercial leasing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with commercial lease agreements and related documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams.
• Prior experience in a real estate law firm, Big Law (AmLaw100) firm, or in-house real estate legal department.