Real Estate Attorney

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join its legal team in Lakeland, Florida. The attorney will provide legal support for real estate and facilities operations, including leasing and acquisitions. Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate, at least five years of experience, and admission to a State Bar. The role demands strong drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Benefits include a stock ownership plan, 401(k), and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related legal experience.
• Admission in good standing to a State Bar.
• Ability to read and interpret legal and regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to the Real Estate and Facilities Departments.
• Drafting and negotiating real estate and facilities-related legal documents.
• Reviewing and analyzing title and survey matters.

Skills

Document drafting

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Logical thinking

Problem identification

Leadership

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Real Estate Attorney - Job Overview

Publix is looking for a Real Estate Attorney to join its legal team in Lakeland, Florida. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal support to the Real Estate and Facilities Departments with respect to day‑to‑day operations and new store growth, including leasing, acquisitions, developments, and other strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and providing legal advice on real estate and facilities transactions, strategies, and other issues affecting a large portfolio of retail and industrial locations, with a focus on problem‑solving.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents related to real estate and facilities, such as build‑to‑suit leases, ground leases, purchase and sale documents, declarations, restrictive covenants, easements, development agreements, assignments, guarantees, etc.
• Reviewing and analyzing title and survey matters.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the legal team to prepare and maintain forms, develop processes, manage special projects, and related tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Minimum of 5 years related legal experience
• Admission in good standing to a State Bar
• Excellent document drafting, negotiation, interpersonal, and time‑management skills
• Typing speed of 40–50 words per minute
• Logical, critical, and creative thinking abilities
• Strong problem‑identification and solution‑development skills
• Sound judgment and decision‑making based on knowledge, experience, and observation
• Ability to read and interpret legal and regulatory documents
• Effective communication with diverse audiences
• Ability to handle confidential matters
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Leadership and resource‑management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
• Experience with retail real‑estate matters
• Willingness to work in a cross‑functional setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Member of the Florida Bar
• Five years of practice with a concentration in commercial leasing and acquisitions
• Knowledge of supermarket business

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of Publix stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

As a year‑end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro‑rated in the first year) each year if the associate remains employed through the issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.