Paralegal II (Retail Leasing)

Location: Dallas, TX, United States; occasional travel to store sites or closings may be required.

Company

hirify.global operates a retail business supported by retail applications, augmented reality, blockchain, and machine learning technologies.

What you will do

• Prepare, redline, circulate, and track retail leases, renewals, amendments, licenses, termination documents, and related ancillary agreements under attorney supervision.
• Manage renewal and option decisions, critical-date calendars, deal checklists, execution trackers, signatures, and landlord communications.
• Abstract executed leases and amendments, including rent schedules, term dates, CAM and tax obligations, exclusivity, co-tenancy, assignment, sublease, and insurance provisions.
• Support Finance, Lease Accounting, Store Operations, Facilities, Marketing, and Construction by interpreting lease rights, restrictions, and financial obligations.
• Coordinate real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including due diligence, title and survey materials, closing checklists, signature packets, and post-closing records.
• Maintain entity records, outside counsel budgets and invoices, legal files, templates, playbooks, and process documentation.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of paralegal experience with meaningful commercial real estate experience; retail leasing experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of retail lease terms, including base and percentage rent, CAM, gross-up, exclusives, co-tenancy, kick-out rights, holdover, assignment, subletting, and delivery mechanics.
• Ability to accurately abstract dense documents and explain lease provisions clearly to non-lawyers.
• Exceptional organization, follow-through, communication, judgment, and discretion when managing multiple deals and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including redlining and styles, Excel, and document management or e-signature platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with multi-unit or multi-state retail portfolios and varying state recording and notice requirements.
• Exposure to construction, permitting, zoning, entitlement documentation, store closures, remodels, relocations, or lease restructuring.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management or legal operations tools.
• Notary commission or willingness to obtain one.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on understanding, acceptance, respect, and individuality.
• 401(k) with a 6% match.
• Flexible schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and mentorship programs.
• Employee Resource Groups, including LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, and Women In Tech.