Staff Attorney (Commercial Real Estate) (Troy)

We are seeking a licensed attorney to work in our Legal and Real Estate Department. High ethical and competence standards are required. A minimum of three (3) years of on-the-job experience should include legal research and analysis, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, with a preference to those who negotiated leases and lease amendments and other commercial real estate agreements. Position will be responsible for review and negotiation of legal contracts, including commercial leases, lease amendments, lease renewals, and SNDAs, handling administrative matters, overseeing outside counsel, maintaining legal and real estate files, possible site selection, and negotiation of terms for new and existing locations. The company is in over 24 states so travel will be required.RequirementsJuris Doctor degreeState Bar admission in at least one state where the company does businessMinimum three (3) years of at least an associate-level attorney or similar in-house corporate experienceExceptional skills in negotiation and interpersonal communicationMeticulous, detail-oriented approach to work mattersProven performance with factual and legal research and analysisAbility to communicate persuasively in writing, speaking, and via audio-visual technologiesExpectationDraft and review contracts, vendor agreements, and a wide variety of legal correspondenceAdvise executives on the potential legal ramifications of proposed organizational policies and proceduresProtect the companys rights in its interactions and advice regarding external partiesOversee outside counselLitigation supportDraft and review leases, lease amendments, responses to landlords and other real estate agreements and correspondenceUnderstand the companys real estate strategy and implement the sameNegotiate leases and terms for new and existing store locationsPossible real estate site selectionBenefits Include:Health, dental and vision coveragePrescription planLife, STD, LTD insuranceVacation and Personal days401(k) savings planMerchandise discount

Created: 2025-09-24