Real Estate Attorney

AutoZone; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Real Estate Attorney in Memphis to drive growth by negotiating, drafting, and advising on commercial leases, purchase agreements, and related real estate documents. You will own the process from site approval through store openings, coordinating with escrow specialists to address due diligence and closings.

The role also covers land use support and policy updates across departments to ensure compliance with commercial real estate law.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent licensed law degree required.
• 5–7 years of legal experience with 4+ years in commercial real estate and retail contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and advise on commercial leases and purchase agreements from site appraisal to store opening.
• Coordinate closing and title with escrow specialists to ensure due diligence and accurate closings.
• Provide land use support in collaboration with property management and permitting teams.
• Update policies and forms to stay compliant with commercial real estate law.

Skills

Real estate law

Contract negotiation

Due diligence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree (JD, PhD, EdD)

Job description

As a Real Estate Attorney, you will help drive AutoZone’s growth by negotiating, drafting, and advising on all aspects of commercial leases, purchase agreements, and related real estate documents. You will take ownership of the process from site approval to store opening, ensuring smooth project scheduling and successful closings. Collaborate with Escrow Specialists to address due diligence, resolve title issues, and maintain integrity in every transaction. In addition, provide legal support for land use matters across departments, staying at the forefront of commercial real estate law to update company policies and practices.

• Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Negotiate, draft, and provide legal guidance on a variety of real estate contracts related to commercial purchases and leases, owning the process from site approval through store opening.
• Closing & Title Coordination: Partner with the Commercial Escrow Specialist to manage due diligence, resolve title issues, and ensure a smooth and accurate closing process.
• Land Use Support: Handle land use matters in collaboration with the Property Management, Excess Property, and Permitting teams to help move projects forward efficiently.
• Legal Compliance & Policy Updates: Stay current on developments in commercial real estate law and assist in updating company policies, practices, and legal forms to ensure compliance and consistency.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: You hold a Doctorate Degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., JD).
• Experience: You have 5-7 years of law experience, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate and Contracts in Retail.
• Bar Membership: You're a licensed attorney and an active member of a state bar, ready to apply your legal expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.