Corporate Counsel - Real Estate (on-site)

Dollar Tree Stores; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Corporate Counsel – Real Estate (on-site) to support a portfolio of over 9,000 retail stores across the U.S. and Canada.

The role requires a J.D., Virginia State Bar admission, and at least 6 years of real estate attorney experience, with strong lease negotiation skills. You will handle high-volume lease amendments, acquisitions/dispositions, eminent-domain matters, and related litigation, while collaborating with Lease Administration to ensure timely

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member of, or eligible to become a member of, the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a real-estate attorney (in-house or outside counsel).
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex lease amendments, acquisitions/dispositions, eminent-domain matters, and high-volume lease transactions.
• Strong communication, analytical and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate a high volume of complex lease amendments and related documents.
• Provide legal support to the portfolio management team for existing store leases in the U.S. and Canada.
• Handle takings, eminent-domain, easement, and access agreements with governmental authorities.
• Support real-estate acquisitions, dispositions, and related litigation.
• Collaborate with the Lease Administration team to ensure compliance with lease deadlines and obligations.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Lease negotiations

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Dollar Tree Stores

Rolling Basis (Official)

Chesapeake, VA

JD from an accredited law school; member of, or eligible to become a member of, the Virginia State Bar; 6+ years experience as a practicing real estate attorney (in‑house or outside counsel); experience with real estate leasing, high‑volume transactions, and retail real estate preferred; strong communication, analytical and multitasking skills.

Contextual Overview

Dollar Tree Stores is hiring a Corporate Counsel – Real Estate (on‑site) to join its Legal Real Estate team in Chesapeake, VA. The role supports the company’s portfolio of over 9,000 retail stores across the U.S. and Canada.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Member of, or eligible to become a member of, the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum 6years of experience as a real‑estate attorney (in‑house or outside counsel).
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex lease amendments, acquisitions/dispositions, eminent‑domain matters, and high‑volume lease transactions.
• Strong communication, analytical, and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Negotiate a high volume of complex lease amendments and related documents.
• Provide legal support to the portfolio management team for existing store leases in the U.S. and Canada.
• Handle takings, eminent‑domain, easement, and access agreements with governmental authorities.
• Support real‑estate acquisitions, dispositions, and related litigation.
• Collaborate with the Lease Administration team to ensure compliance with lease deadlines and obligations.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base salary ranges from $161,000 to $193,500 depending on experience, plus a 25% performance‑based bonus, equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

For further inquiries, refer to the LinkedIn posting; no direct contact email or phone number is provided.