• Legal Specialist

    BurlingtonBurlington, NJ 08016

    Job #2818327211

  • LOCATION 1830 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016

    Overview

    Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an experienced Legal Specialist to be responsible for independently reviewing and analyzing complex real estate title documentation for stores in the new store pipeline, independently negotiating subordination agreements and other amendments with landlords, coordinating the sale and acquisition of real property and preparation of legal documentation related thereto, preforming legal research in various jurisdictions throughout the United States, resolving disputes with landlords prior to taking delivery of the store, and taking on special projects as needed.

    A Day in the Life:

    • Conduct due diligence reviews for new stores, including review of title documentation, surveys, environmental reports, site plans and related documents.

    • Negotiation of Subordination agreements and other amendments with landlords

    • Coordinating the sale and acquisition of real property, including preparation of related documentation

    • Coordinating and tracking the recording of various documents in public records throughout the United States and Puerto Rico

    • Perform legal research and analysis on federal, state, and local laws on a national level, present findings, and make recommendations on necessary next steps. Draft proposed changes to legal documentation when necessary.

    • Participate in, and manage as needed, special projects as needed.

    You'll Come With:

    • 5 years' experience in real estate, title matters, sales and acquisitions at a law firm, title insurance company, or on an in-house legal team for a retailer or shopping center REIT or developer.

    • Ability to analyze real estate documents independently with minimal supervision.

    • Advanced understanding of real estate documents as the role requires the ability to effectively analyze the impact on our business and the need for required waivers, amendments to documents of record and other documentation to cover risks.

    • Experience in various real estate transactions beyond leasing (e.g., sales and acquisitions) with the ability to close such transactions and coordinate all documentation.

    • Role also requires excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, document management systems and lease administration systems.

    • Paralegal Certificate preferred. A four year college degree is preferred.

    Come join our team. You're going to like it here!

    You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

    We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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    Posting Number 2025-228371

    Location US-NJ-Burlington

    Address 1830 Route 130 North

    Zip Code 08016

    Workplace Type Hybrid

    Position Type Regular Full-Time

    Career Site Category Corporate

    Position Category Real Estate/Store Development

    Evergreen No

    Min USD $65,000.00/Annual

    Mid USD $80,000.00/Annual