Assistant General Counsel - Contracts
Family Dollar
Chesapeake, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Assistant General Counsel - Contracts Family Dollar - 3.1 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Qualifications Doctor of Law (JD) Bar Full Job Description 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. 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 time 510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320 Legal Counsel Family Dollar