Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
General Summary
Real Estate Attorney to join Family Dollar’s Legal Real Estate team supporting all aspects of Family Dollar real estate and construction. This position will join the team of in-house attorneys supporting Family Dollar’s (i) management of its existing portfolio of 7,200 stores nationwide and (ii) continuing growth, with an emphasis on retail leasing.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Negotiate retail leases, real estate contracts and related documents.
• Provide ongoing legal support to in house real estate and construction teams primarily responsible for new store leasing and construction.
• Provide legal support for real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Provide legal support for real estate related disputes and litigation.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
• JD from accredited law school required.
• Member of a state bar in good standing and able to practice as in-house counsel in Virginia – including the ability to obtain a Corporate Counsel Certificate
• At least 5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney, ideally including real estate leasing experience (in-house or outside counsel). Retail real estate experience a plus.
• Experience dealing with high volume transactions and leases. Construction law experience a plus.
Projected Salary: $150,000-$180,000
Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Full time510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320Legal CounselFamily Dollar
At Dollar Tree, it’s really all about the thrill of the hunt. As a Fortune 150 company and one of the nation’s leading value retailers, we operate more than 8,000 stores and 25 distribution centers across 48 contiguous U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. We hunt the world over to find the most exciting merchandise for our customers, who are always telling us that they can’t believe the cool items they find in our stores are such a great value. From party supplies and home décor to health & beauty, seasonal items, food & snacks, and so much more, we offer a huge selection — everything you need and want for every day, every holiday, and every occasion — all at extreme values and with NEW items arriving every week!
We are experts in creative ideas and sound business management. For over 30 years, our philosophy and mission have not changed, yet we are constantly adapting to an ever-changing marketplace with innovative and creative ideas. We understand the value of a dollar, plus we understand the value of smart, innovative associates. Dollar Tree is made up of tens of thousands of talented people with the drive, imagination, and intelligence to help us continue our success — do you have what it takes to join Dollar Tree?
