Senior Real Estate Legal Specialist

Title: Sr Real Estate Legal Specialist

Location: MA-BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough

Job Description:

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes.

The Benefits of working at BJ’s

• BJ’s pays weekly

• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)*

•Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles* 

  o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty

• Benefit plans for your changing needs*

 o Three medical plans**, Health Savings  Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending ​

• 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

eligibility requirements vary by position

medical plans vary by location

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Sr. Real Estate Legal Specialist (Paralegal) to join our in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the company’s real estate operations, including lease administration, transaction management, document drafting, and due diligence. This role requires excellent organizational skills, legal knowledge of real estate practices, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and assist with due diligence efforts for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and lease transactions —including review of title, survey, and zoning materials.
• Draft, review, and revise closing documents, manage closing checklists, and assist with closing logistics. Provide redline support and issue-spotting throughout negotiations.
• Monitor and track key deadlines, ensuring timely notices and compliance.
• Assist in responding to landlord and tenant correspondence, and coordinate with internal business units as needed.
• Support real estate litigation or dispute resolution matters, including gathering internal documents and preparing responses to subpoenas or discovery.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, title companies, surveyors, brokers, and other third parties on transactional and administrative tasks.
• Partner with Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, Finance, Tax, and Store Operations to facilitate transactions and ongoing operations. Provide legal support for disputes and operational questions.
• Coordinate billing with external counsel; review legal bills and ensure efficient use of external resources.
• Assist in developing and maintaining playbooks, templates, and internal procedures to streamline transactions and improve efficiency.
• Provide general support to the Legal Department as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of commercial real estate experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Strong understanding of commercial leasing, real estate transactions, and title/survey processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with lease tracking software a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days.

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $84,000.00.