Paralegal (Land Use & Zoning)

Overview

Prime Group Holdings, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm specializing in self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal at its headquarters in Saratoga Springs, NY.

With $6.7 billion in assets under management, Prime Group is among the largest private owners and operators of self-storage properties globally, with a portfolio of 320+ self-storage assets across 28 U.S. states, three Canadian provinces, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, totaling 24+ million rentable square feet. The firm manages three flagship funds on behalf of a global investor base, including Prime Storage Fund III, the largest self-storage dedicated fund ever raised.

Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, Prime Group employs 700+ professionals and maintains a regional office in Jupiter, FL and Manhattan, NY along with investment originations offices in Denver, CO; Hackensack, NJ; Yorktown, VA; and Calgary, Alberta. The firm’s 21-person senior leadership team is supported by specialized teams across sourcing and acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, compliance and legal, property management, information technology, transactions and financing, marketing, accounting, training, and other core functions.

Prime Group’s performance is rooted in a culture of respect, teamwork, ethical business practices, accountability, and persistence. The firm places significant value on the relationships it has built with customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders. PitchBook has recognized Prime Group as one of the top 10 real estate value-add fund managers in its 2023 Global Manager Performance Score League Tables.

Position Overview 

Reporting to Associate Counsel responsible for land use and zoning matters, this position will provide key support to the firm's development and legal teams in matters involving land development, zoning regulations, permitting, and real estate use.

Responsibilities

• Research municipal ordinances, codes, and regulations across the firm's real estate portfolio.
• Determine permitted uses for properties under applicable zoning districts.
• Develop zoning approval strategies to secure project entitlements.
• Identify zoning compliance issues that could affect development plans.
• Track multiple approvals and entitlements across complex development projects.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• 3+ years experience as a paralegal (real estate experience preferred but not required) at a leading law firm or in a corporate legal department
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills
• Track record of establishing solid relationships, polished and highly personable
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment

Benefits

• Competitive rate of pay and a generous benefits programSalary commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, life, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance program
• Paid vacation time; paid sick time; paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Prime Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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