Paralegal, Real Estate

Sonder (NASDAQ: SOND) is a leading global hospitality brand, offering premium, design-forward apartments and intimate boutique hotels for the modern, savvy traveler. Founded in 2014, Sonder combines thoughtfully designed spaces with seamless, tech-enabled service — all delivered through a single, beautifully integrated experience.

Our properties are located in the world’s most sought-after neighborhoods, spanning 40+ markets across nine countries and three continents. Through the Sonder app, guests enjoy full control over their stay — from self check-in to 24/7 support — making every detail of travel easier, more flexible, and more inspiring.

In 2024, we announced a strategic partnership with Marriott International, bringing Sonder properties to Marriott.com and the Marriott Bonvoy app. This integration connects our inventory and front of house and back of house systems with the world’s largest travel loyalty platform — unlocking exciting new possibilities for our guests and employees.

Sonder is focused on delivering amazing experiences for the modern traveler while driving smart, sustainable growth. Our team blends the agility of a tech company with the standards of a global hospitality brand — and we’re building something that’s reshaping the future of travel.

Life at Sonder

We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions, how we conduct meetings, how we communicate, and how we treat each other. It’s the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we do. Check out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.

We are seeking a diligent Real Estate Paralegal to join our collaborative workplace. As a member of Sonder’s Legal Team, you will be innovative in solving problems and challenges, coordinate business and legal issues and questions, follow-up on responses with other departments within the organization, and be energetic, focused and results-oriented with a high level of integrity and honesty. Candidates must be highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize, be a team player, and have excellent written and verbal skills.

The Opportunity:

REAL ESTATE SUPPORT:

• Providing general assistance in hospitality leasing and management transactions and in support of Sonder’s asset management function;

• Reviewing, drafting, and compiling documents to facilitate real estate transactions and the management and operation of Sonder’s operating portfolio in North America and EMEA;

• Drafting and reviewing routine lease and management agreement notices, deliverables (e.g. estoppels, commencement date certificates, etc.), and amendments;

• Analyzing and summarizing documents, zoning ordinances, and statutes;

• Working closely with members of the legal team and other internal and external stakeholders to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues, and supporting a broad range of commercial transactions and projects;

• Collecting, tracking, and performing legal due diligence;

• Managing outside counsel across North America and EMEA in connection with transactions, asset management, and disputes;

• Maintaining document databases and collaborating to develop and maintain processes and procedures to ensure efficiency of legal team engagement; and

• Multitasking and prioritizing work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product within deadlines.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL OPS SUPPORT:

• Provide administrative support to the legal team;

• Manage legal department distribution lists, intranet site, and related shared sites;

• Triaging and dispatching of correspondence;

• Oversee legal department subscriptions and licenses and ensure timely and cost-effective renewals and payments;

• Assist with the day-to-day legal operations of the organization, including but not limited to contract management, compliance, and legal vendor management;

• Assist in developing and managing the legal department budget, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities;

• Assist in collecting and analyzing the legal department metrics and data to identify trends, assess performance, and inform decision-making;

• Assist in developing and delivering training programs for legal department staff and other employees on legal processes, technology tools, and compliance requirements;

• Assist with special projects and team/departmental initiatives; and

• Perform other duties as assigned/requested.

Who We Look For:

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal;

• Strong communication skills and an ability to clearly explain legal terms to cross-functional teams within the organization;

• Exceptional organizational skills & attention to detail;

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage a large number of tasks;

• Able to adapt to changing and fast paced conditions to ensure continued alignment with business requirements;

• Willingness to take on challenges and new objectives;

• Ability to identify issues and determine when escalation is required;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team of legal professionals;

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion;

• Tech savvy and striving for constant improvement and innovation;

• Computer skills, including experience with Mac, Microsoft office, G-Suite, Salesforce, Coupa and NetSuite or an openness to learning new programs; and

• Ability to contribute positively to a team environment.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with Commercial Contracts;

• Experience supporting transactions and portfolios in both North America and EMEA; and

• Experience using Asana, Salesforce and/or Ironclad

• Proficiency in one or several foreign languages.

Benefits

We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)

• Flexible vacation

• Wellness and volunteering days

• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders

• Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork

Learn More About Sonder

• Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

• Data Privacy Policy

• Blog: Sonder Stories

• Instagram: @sonderstays

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonder’s Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees, guests, partners, and communities feel safe, respected, included, cared for, and empowered.

As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all, we have created Sonder Circles, also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@sonder.com.

Originally posted on Himalayas