Counsel, Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Transactions

Citizens Financial; Johnston (RI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

40-hour work week

Job summary

Citizens Financial’s Legal Department seeks an experienced attorney to join the Procurement Legal Team as a trusted advisor on commercial real estate matters and vendor contracts. You will draft, negotiate, and counsel on complex agreements while aligning with risk management and business objectives.

You have 3–5+ years in commercial real estate and contracts within regulated financial services, possess a JD, and are licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5+ years in commercial real estate and vendor contracts within a regulated setting.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills and risk awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial real estate agreements, including leases and related documents.
• Provide legal advice to Real Estate and Facilities teams on commercial real estate matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute complex vendor and commercial agreements.
• Advise business lines on indemnification, privacy and data protection, IP, and risk management.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risk and craft practical solutions.
• Manage multiple matters concurrently while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Skills

Contract drafting

Vendor contracts

Risk management

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

The Citizens Bank Legal Department has an opening for an experienced, highly motivated, and results-oriented attorney with strong professional credentials to join its Procurement Legal Team. The Procurement Legal Team provides legal advice to Citizens Bank and its affiliated entities on commercial real estate matters and high-impact commercial engagements with third-party service providers. This position will serve as a trusted legal advisor to internal business partners, providing practical, risk-aware guidance on complex transactions while helping the organization achieve its business objectives.

Primary responsibilities include

• Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial real estate agreements, including retail and commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, and license agreements.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Real Estate and Facilities team regarding commercial real estate matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute complex vendor and commercial agreements.
• Advise business lines on all aspects of vendor and commercial agreements, including indemnification, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, and general risk management.
• Partner effectively with internal stakeholders to identify legal and business risks and develop practical solutions.
• Manage multiple matters concurrently while maintaining appropriate attention to quality, responsiveness, and established deadlines.

Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional Credentials

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-5+ years of experience with commercial real estate matters and vendor or similar commercial contracts within the legal department of a large financial services organization, another highly regulated company, or a law firm with comparable experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements and complex vendor or commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contractual risk areas, including indemnification, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, and general risk management.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thoughtfully prioritize work, concurrently manage multiple matters, and effectively interact with senior management and business partners.
• Professional presence and the ability to provide clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a team while independently managing matters through completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising a financial services organization or another highly regulated company.
• Experience supporting corporate real estate, facilities, procurement, sourcing, or third-party vendor management functions.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory considerations affecting financial institutions and third-party relationships.

Hours & Work Schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - Hybrid for 4-days in office

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