Real Estate - General Attorney in Bentonville, AR

In-House

Bentonville, AR

Real Estate - General Attorney in Bentonville, AR

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Senior Counsel - Real Estate COE

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Counsel - Real Estate COE is responsible for supporting the company’s real estate strategy, encompassing omni-channel real estate initiatives, acquisition, and construction of retail, industrial, and corporate facilities, and portfolio management. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing legal guidance on a broad range of real estate development and operational subjects.
- Negotiating and drafting contracts, policies, program documents, and communications.
- Developing and leveraging internal and external partnerships to handle complex and novel legal issues.
- Drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, and leading contract negotiations on high-profile real estate matters.
- Identifying diverse transactional and operational legal issues from strategic initiatives.
- Crafting innovative legal solutions to drive business growth.
- Delivering legal advice by providing an informed understanding of legal rights, obligations, and risks.
- Counseling officers and associates on alternative legal and business strategies.
- Collaborating with various Global Governance and business partners to deliver cross-functional projects.
- Partnering with compliance and litigation professionals to mitigate trending risk.
- Evaluating and assisting with the development of standard operating procedures, policies, guides, training, and communications.
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments related to real estate compliance matters.
- Valuing diversity and cultivating an environment of professional respect.

Education and Experience Information:
- A law degree from an accredited law school and at least 5 years of experience in law.
- License to practice law in at least one state.
- Preferred qualifications include experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Salary Information:
The annual salary range for the Senior Counsel - Real Estate COE position is $130, to $260,. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Compensation for certain positions may also include stock options.

Benefits:
The company offers competitive pay and performance-based bonus awards. Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits include a 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, and adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement. The company also offers an education benefit program called Live Better U, which covers tuition, books, and fees for eligible associates.

Additional Information:
The position is based in Bentonville, AR, and is not open to remote or hybrid work arrangements. The company is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. The company’s mission extends beyond its stores, focusing on sustainability and community involvement.