Paralegal & Contract Administrator – Leasing & Property Services; Commercial Real Estate

Paralegal & Contract Administrator – Leasing & Property Services (Commercial Real Estate)

Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Location: Atlanta, GA (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Job Function: Administrative

Collaborative Real Estate builds and manages research and innovation districts that empower universities, researchers, and entrepreneurs. As our portfolio grows, we’re building an agile, service-focused team that thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while keeping people and culture at the center of everything we do.

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-driven Contract Administrator with strong commercial real estate experience. This is a multifaceted role that blends contract administration, lease administration, and operational support across our Property Services team. If you’re a resourceful paralegal-minded professional who enjoys bringing order to complex processes, this role offers an immediate opportunity to make an impact.

• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including annual renewals, vendor agreements, license agreements, and one-time contracts
• Draft, review, and refine contract language to ensure accuracy and clarity
• Implement or recommend contract management tools (Prism or alternatives) to reduce spreadsheet reliance

• Issue and track tenant notices; ensure compliance with lease terms
• Draft, organize, and support documentation for Commercial Office and Retail Leases, Amendments, Exhibits, Renewals, Easements, Purchase/Sale Agreements, and License Agreements
• Track critical dates across a growing portfolio (lease expirations, renewal notification windows, ROFO/ROFR deadlines)

• Administer Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and follow up with vendors
• Support Property Services and executive leadership with contract and property-related needs
• Develop organizational systems that bring structure to currently fragmented processes

• 5+ years of commercial real estate contract administration experience in leasing and/or property management
• Ability to draft, interpret, and modify contract and lease language
• Strong understanding of CRE agreements (leases, licenses, vendor contracts, etc.)
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and risk awareness
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with contract tracking systems (Prism or similar)
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across internal teams and external vendors/tenants

This is a rare opportunity to help build structure, organization, and operational excellence within a rapidly expanding commercial real estate portfolio. Your contributions will have a direct impact, and you’ll join a collaborative, people-centered team that values problem-solving, accountability, and continuous improvement.

CRE is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and identities.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)