After Site Approval for a new store, many activities between internal and external stakeholders take place by the Real Estate team. Gathering of legal documentation from LL, continue with initial business negotiations, define terms depending on outcomes of our Due dilligence (DDL and DDT), engage Legal, Design, Pre-construction and Permits. It should be capable to review, draft and negotiate all types of Real Estate agreements. Must be able to understand the needs of the Store Development group in order to draft legal documents that really reflect the terms of each negotiation complying with applicable laws, company's policy and FCPA regulations, actively participating in synergy with the other areas of the Company.
Identify potential risks in the Prequal and Preapproval process by reviewing all the submitted documentation.
Legal analysis of site viability for new locations.
Managing the Title Memos,Legal Due Dilligence, and power of attorney, after the project has been approved.
Reviewing the Real Estate agreement, such as Leasing, Purchase.
Support the Store Dev area in the negotiation of the different agreements.
Manage final negotiation with landlords
Manage the closing process of each project.
Coordinate critical events and dates of the lease clauses and payments related to them
A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent.
Available for travel.
5 to 7 years of experience
Specialized in Real Estate matters.
Real Estate/Contracts.
Excellent communication.

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 7,000 stores in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories.
AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is a growing Fortune 300 company with a deep commitment to serving our customers, communities and fellow AutoZoners. We have vast opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, field offices, specialty business units and Store Support Center and embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas to strengthen our teams and business.
Our team is connected by a deep commitment to our Pledge and Values, principles established more than thirty years ago that reinforce our priorities and team culture. In addition, we constantly innovate and aspire to best serve our customers, creating new and better tools, training and outreach to serve both DIY and the professional installer customers.
From in-store tools to E-Commerce, training and development to recognition, our team has the tools to help you grow your career at AutoZone. See where your drive can take you!