As a Sr. Commercial Escrow Specialist, you’ll play a key role in reviewing and interpreting title commitments for real estate transactions across new and existing sites. Your ability to identify and address title issues early in the process helps guide strategic decisions and streamline development timelines. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as your work directly influences our ability to meet departmental goals.
Responsibilities- Manage, document, and confirm real estate closing procedures in alignment with agreed-upon terms, ensuring all steps are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Notify individuals and departments of key dates and milestones relevant to their responsibilities, helping everyone stay aligned and on schedule.
- Interpret lease and agreement language to assess intent and approve related costs and documents, applying sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Maintain accurate records in StoreDev ahead of scheduled meetings and delegate tasks to the appropriate team members to drive timely action.
- Attend and contribute to real estate meetings, including pipeline reviews, by estimating, tracking, and maintaining key dates that influence store openings.
- Make quick, strategic decisions when needed to preserve deals and prevent delays that could impact store openings.
- Step in to assist with responsibilities typically handled by the Commercial Escrow Specialist when needed, ensuring continuity and team success.
- 3-5 years of experience handling routine contracts and/or Juris Doctor required. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in real estate transactions preferred
- Ability to negotiate confidently and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders, including sellers, landlords, attorneys, escrow agents, and brokers
- High level of proficiency, attention to detail, and sound judgment, especially when making quick decisions to preserve deals and avoid delays
- Detail-oriented, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working collaboratively to solve problems
- 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
- Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement
Skills Required
- 3-5 years experience handling routine contracts or Juris Doctor
- Minimum of 3 years experience working in real estate transactions
- Ability to negotiate confidently and communicate clearly with sellers, landlords, attorneys, escrow agents, and brokers
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to make quick decisions to preserve deals
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is offered, with employer matching contributions made per pay period noted in company materials. This creates a structured long‑term savings path for eligible employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan enables buying company stock at a discounted price. This provides an additional wealth‑building avenue beyond base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability, and EAP coverage are available as part of standard packages. These offerings establish a comprehensive baseline of health and protection benefits for eligible employees.
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AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 7,000 stores in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is a growing Fortune 300 company with a deep commitment to serving our customers, communities and fellow AutoZoners. We have vast opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, field offices, specialty business units and Store Support Center and embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas to strengthen our teams and business. Our team is connected by a deep commitment to our Pledge and Values, principles established more than thirty years ago that reinforce our priorities and team culture. In addition, we constantly innovate and aspire to best serve our customers, creating new and better tools, training and outreach to serve both DIY and the professional installer customers. From in-store tools to E-Commerce, training and development to recognition, our team has the tools to help you grow your career at AutoZone. See where your drive can take you!
