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.
Projected Salary: $150,000-$180,000
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 time510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320Legal CounselFamily DollarSkills Required
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Member of a state bar in good standing and able to practice as in-house counsel in Virginia, including ability to obtain a Corporate Counsel Certificate
- At least 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney
- Experience dealing with high-volume transactions and leases
- Real estate leasing experience
- Retail real estate experience
- Construction law experience
Dollar Tree Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match on the first 5% is offered to eligible associates, with service requirements noted. This creates a clear savings pathway that company materials consistently highlight.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows associates to buy company stock at a discount, with recent materials citing about a 15% discount. This provides an additional ownership avenue alongside regular pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental, maternity, and adoption leave are listed, with additional programs supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy for eligible associates. Family-planning resources and related supports are referenced in current benefits guides.
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