Corporate Counsel - Real Estate (on-site)

dollartree; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Assistance

PerkSpot discounts

Job summary

Dollar Tree’s Legal Real Estate team seeks an experienced Real Estate Attorney to support the in-house portfolio of 9,000+ retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, with emphasis on lease negotiations and property matters.

You will negotiate lease amendments, advise on acquisitions and dispositions, and support disputes while collaborating with the Lease Administration team to meet deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Member of, or eligible for, the Virginia State Bar.
• 6+ years of real estate attorney experience, including leasing.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate a high volume of complex lease amendments and related documents.
• Support the in-house portfolio management team handling the U.S. and Canada stores.
• Negotiate takings in eminent domain and easement agreements.
• Support real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and disputes.

Skills

Real estate negotiations

High-volume transactions

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Real Estate Attorney

About the role:

ExperiencedReal Estate Attorneyto join Dollar Tree’s Legal Real Estate team supporting all aspects of Dollar Tree’s real estate. This position will join the team of in-house attorneys supporting Dollar Tree’s continuing growth, with an emphasis on the existing portfolio of 9,000+ retail stores.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Negotiate a high volume of complex lease amendments and related documents;
• Provide ongoing legal support to Dollar Tree’s in house portfolio management team primarily responsible for managing the existing portfolio of Dollar Tree retail stores in the U.S. and Canada, including ongoing landlord relationships. Corporate Counsel, Real Estate, will work closely with other members of the Legal Real Estate team, including Dollar Tree’s Lease Administration team, to ensure compliance with lease deadlines and other lease related obligations.
• Negotiate takings in eminent domain and easement and access agreements with governmental authorities.
• Provide legal support for real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation.

Your Required Skills and Experience:

JD from accredited law school required.
Member of, or eligible to become a member of the Virginia State Bar
6+ years’ experience as a practicing real estate attorney, including real estate leasing experience (in-house or outside counsel). Retail real estate experience and proficiency in condemnation proceedings and/or title matters a plus.
Experience dealing with high volume transactions and leases.

Job Related Skills:

• Excellent communication skills are critical to the job function- communicating with and building relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and outside. Part of this communication is imploring good judgment.
• Strong analytical, problem- solving, multi-tasking and prioritization capabilities
• Capacity to operate both strategically and tactically as needed
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Computer Skills: Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office desktop applications, inclusive of Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Exposure to web-based applications including web forms, portals and workflow tools.

Start Rate = $161,000 - $193,500 based on experience plus 25% bonus and equity.

The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Our success is a team effort —

when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits: We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are:

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.