Transaction Manager at Red Mountain Group

Red Mountain Group is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Transaction Manager/ Paralegal to join our Acquisition/Disposition/Financing team in our Santa Ana, CA office! The ideal candidate will have paralegal and notary experience and assist with the preparation and review of commercial real estate transaction documents, including but not limited to purchase and sale agreements, title reports, loan agreements, due diligence materials, and escrow closing documents. A strong understanding of commercial real estate transaction closings, effective verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks/ priorities will lead to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Drafts Purchase and Sale agreements, amendments, and all other transactional notices/ letters.
• Assists and/or conducts title and due diligence reviews.
• Drafts and manage closing documents including routing documents for signatures.
• Updates and distributes the company’s transaction monitor weekly or as needed.
• Maintains critical dates/ timelines of transactions and notifies team members accordingly.
• Prepares wire transfer requests and processes transaction related invoices for payment.
• Prepares and distributes transaction “hand-off packages”.
• Obtains proposals and coordinates services for 3rd party vendors, such as environmental, property conditions, ALTA surveys, etc.
• Maintains and organizes transaction documents.
• Communicates daily with co-workers, escrow, title, lenders, tenants, vendors, and other legal professionals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Paralegal Certificate
• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, retail preferred
• Strong knowledge of real estate transactions, contracts, and legal documentation
• Excellent organizational, research and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Licensed California Notary preferable
• A self-starter who demonstrates accountability and interest to keep learning
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Ability to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion

Benefits include:

• 401k with matching (100% vested after 90 waiting period for enrollment)
• Medical Insurance (75% company paid)
• Dental Insurance (employee partially covered)
• Vision Insurance (employee 100% covered)
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% company paid)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Holiday break
• Corporate events throughout the year

Company Summary:

Red Mountain Group was established as a result of one man’s vision - that anything is possible and that every challenge brings its own opportunity. This philosophy has been the driving force behind RMG since being founded by Michael Mugel in 1991. Starting with the purchase of a single distressed shopping center in Mesa, Arizona, today RMG is an established and innovative leader in the retail redevelopment industry, with a current portfolio of more than 4.7 million square feet located across 18 states.

Our in-house abilities include Asset/Portfolio Evaluation, Property & Asset Management, Leasing & Marketing, Project Construction Management, Retail & Mixed-Use Development, Entitlements, Acquisitions & Dispositions, and Financing.

RMG is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is not remote or hybrid.