In-House Corporate Real Estate Attorney

Citi Trends; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends, based in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Corporate Attorney (Real Estate Focus) to join its legal team. The role involves advising on real estate transactions, leases, acquisitions, and corporate governance to support the company’s retail operations.

The ideal candidate has a JD, at least 5 years of corporate legal experience, in-house work, and the ability to manage external counsel while collaborating with real estate, finance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate legal experience with a strong focus on real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate contracts.
• Knowledge of land use, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
• Experience advising on corporate governance matters.
• Ability to manage external counsel and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate contracts, including leases and development agreements.
• Advise on land use, zoning regulations, property acquisitions, financing, and due diligence.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance matters and regulatory compliance.
• Manage external counsel for real estate deals and coordinate with real estate, finance, and operations teams.
• Provide ongoing legal training to internal departments on real estate and corporate matters.

Skills

Corporate real estate

In-house experience

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in the United States

Job description

Citi Trends, based in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Corporate Attorney (Real Estate Focus) to join its legal team. The role involves advising on real estate transactions, leases, acquisitions, and corporate governance to support the company’s retail operations.

The ideal candidate has a JD, at least 5 years of corporate legal experience, in-house work, and the ability to manage external counsel while collaborating with real estate, finance, and operations teams.