Paralegal II

Job Title

We Go Beyond:

At Bed Bath & Beyond, we believe that everyone should "Be You!". Bed Bath & Beyond is a community that upholds a culture of understanding, acceptance, and respect. We believe a person's individuality, traits, beliefs, and characteristics should be valued and embraced. Living by this ethos is essential to the success of our business. Our goal is to foster a more inclusive environment where every employee visibly demonstrates inclusive behaviors and respect for individuals.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Leasing — New Stores and Renewals

• Prepare, redline, and circulate letters of intent, leases, amendments, renewals, extensions, terminations, licenses, and short-term/pop-up agreements under attorney supervision.
• Draft and track ancillary documents: estoppel certificates, subordination and non-disturbance agreements (SNDAs), memoranda of lease, guaranties, commencement date agreements, and delivery notices.
• Manage renewal and option decisions end to end — flag upcoming option windows, gather Real Estate and Operations input, and ensure notices are delivered accurately and on time.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for landlords, brokers, property managers, and landlord counsel on document status and open items.
• Maintain deal checklists and closing/execution trackers, and route documents for signature under the company's signature authority policy.

Lease Administration and Abstracting

• Abstract executed leases and amendments into the lease administration system with a high degree of accuracy — rent schedules, term and option dates, CAM and tax obligations, use and exclusivity clauses, co-tenancy provisions, assignment and sublease rights, and insurance requirements.
• Own the critical date calendar for the portfolio and drive the reminder cadence so no option, kick-out, or notice deadline is missed.
• Support Finance and Lease Accounting on rent, CAM, and real estate tax reconciliations, percentage rent reporting, and landlord billing disputes by interpreting and citing the governing lease language.
• Respond to internal questions from Store Operations, Facilities, Marketing, and Construction on lease rights and restrictions — signage, hours, alterations, maintenance and repair obligations, and permitted use.
• Maintain the electronic lease file and document repository, including version control, naming conventions, and audit-ready recordkeeping.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

• Support purchase and sale agreements, assignments, and related transaction documents from letter of intent through closing.
• Coordinate due diligence: order and organize title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, environmental reports, UCC and lien searches, and entity documents; prepare summaries of title exceptions and survey issues for attorney review.
• Track due diligence and closing deadlines, prepare closing checklists, assemble signature packets, and coordinate with title companies, escrow agents, brokers, lenders, and outside counsel.
• Handle post-closing work — recording, closing binders, and updating internal property and entity records.

Cross-Functional and Departmental Support

• Prepare and maintain entity records, certificates of good standing, and authorizing resolutions for the entities holding real estate interests.
• Track outside counsel engagements, budgets, and invoices for real estate matters.
• Build and improve templates, forms, playbooks, and process documentation so the team can scale with the store growth plan.
• Support the broader Legal team on adjacent matters as needed, including vendor and construction-related agreements.
• Draft letters and assist in preparing legal pleadings and documents. Perform legal and factual research. Prepare and assemble reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience, with meaningful time in commercial real estate — retail leasing experience at a retailer, restaurant group, landlord, developer, or law firm is strongly preferred.
• Working command of retail lease structure and vocabulary: base and percentage rent, CAM, gross-up, exclusives, co-tenancy, kick-out rights, holdover, assignment and subletting, and delivery/possession mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to abstract dense documents accurately and summarize them clearly for non-lawyers.
• Willingness to flex outside of real estate responsibility to assist in other growing aspects of the business over time
• Exceptional organization and follow-through across a high volume of simultaneous deals with hard, externally imposed deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the judgment to know what to escalate to counsel and what to resolve independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (including redlining and styles), Excel, and document management or e-signature platforms; experience with a lease administration system is a plus.
• Discretion with confidential business and financial information.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-unit or multi-state retail portfolio experience, including familiarity with varying state recording and notice requirements.
• Exposure to construction, permitting, zoning, or entitlement documentation.
• Experience supporting store closures, remodels, relocations, or lease restructuring negotiations.
• Contract lifecycle management (CLM) or legal operations tooling experience.
• Notary commission, or willingness to obtain one, is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel to store sites or closings may be required.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while traveling or working at a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Additional Information

• Beyond Retail Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
• This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Employment with the company is at-will; either the associate or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Who We Are:

We're a passionate group of collaborative problem solvers and creative innovators, working on cutting-edge technology. From building award-winning retail applications (with amazing AR functionality) to creating leading blockchain and machine learning technologies, each of us embodies a unique value and contributes a diverse perspective to the team.

What We Offer:

• 401k (6% match)

• Flexible Schedules

• Tuition Reimbursement, Leadership Development Program, & Mentorship Program

• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women's Network, Women In Tech)

• And More…

*Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election

Physical Requirements:

This position requires you to sit, stand and perform general office functions. You may also be required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. Bending, stooping and reaching are also frequently required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and associates.  This policy includes our commitment to ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status (including Vietnam era veterans), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other non-job-related characteristic protected by law.