Job Description

As a Real Estate Attorney, you will provide legal guidance and support for all commercial real estate matters across the organization. This role requires a business-minded attorney with experience in managing a high volume of projects and the ability to efficiently prioritize a heavy workload.

Responsibilities

• Provides trustworthy legal advice to the Asset Management team in managing extensive portfolio of real estate leases to ensure option notice deadlines are met and rental terms align with current market conditions.
• Monitors the closing process for the sale of excess property and sites where a right of first refusal is exercised.
• Supports the functional areas of Property Management, Maintenance and Field Operations on commercial real estate related matters post-store opening.
• Partners with the Store Development team throughout the commercial real estate development process and works closely with business counterparts to facilitate the opening of new retail locations across the US and Puerto Rico.
• Drafts and negotiates a wide variety of real estate documents, including, but not limited to, commercial real estate contracts and applicable amendments, closing documents, short form leases, easement agreements, estoppels and non-disturbance and attornment agreements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in real estate development, contract or corporate law
• Firm, in-house experience is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle heavy workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent time-management, organizational, problem solving, and negotiating skills
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and be able to respond effectively to all priorities
• Must be able to work collaboratively
• Requires exceptional communication skills including written and verbal skills
• Possesses a strong level of discretion to manage all real estate legal contract information

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.