Real Estate Attorney

Publix; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a seasoned Real Estate Attorney to join its corporate legal team on-site.

You will partner with the business to support growth across a large multi-state retail portfolio, including leasing, acquisitions, development, and strategic initiatives. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial real estate documents, conducting title and due diligence, guiding cross-functional teams, and monitoring regulatory trends to protect the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active BAR admission in any U.S. state.
• 5+ years of legal experience in real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, or development.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, business-facing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting a high-volume retail or multi-site real estate portfolio.
• 5+ years of experience with a concentration in transactional commercial leasing and acquisitions.
• Familiarity with grocery, retail, or consumer-facing business operations.
• Prior in-house experience or regular partnership with internal business teams.
• Florida Bar admission and/or admission in other Publix operating states.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal support for a large portfolio of retail and industrial real estate assets across multiple states including AL, GA, FL, KY, NC, SC, TN & VA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial real estate documents, including leases (including build-to-suit and ground leases), purchase and sale agreements, easements, covenants, and development agreements.
• Support site acquisition, leasing, and development strategies in partnership with Real Estate and Facilities teams.
• Conduct and analyze title, survey, and due diligence matters.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with internal teams to improve processes, develop templates, and drive operational consistency.
• Monitor legal and regulatory trends impacting real estate transactions and retail operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor

BAR admission

Job description

This position is located in Lakeland, FL and is an on-site position; remote work opportunities are not available for this position.

Are you a seasoned real estate attorney ready to bring your real estate expertise in-house and make a visible business impact? Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join our corporate legal team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the business and play a key part in supporting the company’s continued growth across a large, multi-state retail portfolio.

As part of the Real Estate Legal team, you’ll work alongside internal partners on a broad range of high-impact real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions, development, and other strategic initiatives. You’ll also help support a portfolio of more than 4,000 shopping center tenants leasing space from Publix and its subsidiaries in company-owned centers. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who enjoys fast-paced, business-facing work and wants to influence complex transactions at scale.

Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with ownership shared through a strong Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since opening in 1930, Publix has grown to more than 1,400 stores across eight states: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, and VA. More than 39% of those locations, including Publix-anchored shopping centers, are owned by Publix and its subsidiaries. With more than 250,000 associates, Publix continues to grow with a workforce invested in the company’s success.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day legal support for a large portfolio of retail and industrial real estate assets across multiple states including AL, GA, FL, KY, NC, SC, TN & VA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial real estate documents, including:
  • Leases (including build-to-suit and ground leases)
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Easements, covenants, and development agreements
• Support site acquisition, leasing, and development strategies in partnership with Real Estate and Facilities teams.
• Conduct and analyze title, survey, and due diligence matters.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with internal teams to improve processes, develop templates, and drive operational consistency.
• Monitor legal and regulatory trends impacting real estate transactions and retail operations.

• Juris Doctor and active BAR admission in any U.S. state.
• 5+ years of legal experience in real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, or development.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, business-facing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.

• Experience supporting a high-volume retail or multi-site real estate portfolio.
• 5+ years of experience with a concentration in transactional commercial leasing and acquisitions.
• Familiarity with grocery, retail, or consumer-facing business operations.
• Prior in-house experience or regular partnership with internal business teams.
• Florida Bar admission and/or admission in other Publix operating states.