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* This position is located in Lakeland, FL and is an on-site position; remote work opportunities are not available for this position.*
Are you a seasoned real estate attorney ready to bring your real estate expertise in-house and make a visible business impact? Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join our corporate legal team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the business and play a key part in supporting the company’s continued growth across a large, multi-state retail portfolio.
As part of the Real Estate Legal team, you’ll work alongside internal partners on a broad range of high-impact real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions, development, and other strategic initiatives. You’ll also help support a portfolio of more than 4,000 shopping center tenants leasing space from Publix and its subsidiaries in company-owned centers. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who enjoys fast-paced, business-facing work and wants to influence complex transactions at scale.
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with ownership shared through a strong Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since opening in 1930, Publix has grown to more than 1,400 stores across eight states: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, and VA. More than 39% of those locations, including Publix-anchored shopping centers, are owned by Publix and its subsidiaries. With more than 250,000 associates, Publix continues to grow with a workforce invested in the company’s success.
What You’ll Do
Are you a seasoned real estate attorney ready to bring your real estate expertise in-house and make a visible business impact? Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join our corporate legal team. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the business and play a key part in supporting the company’s continued growth across a large, multi-state retail portfolio.
As part of the Real Estate Legal team, you’ll work alongside internal partners on a broad range of high-impact real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions, development, and other strategic initiatives. You’ll also help support a portfolio of more than 4,000 shopping center tenants leasing space from Publix and its subsidiaries in company-owned centers. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who enjoys fast-paced, business-facing work and wants to influence complex transactions at scale.
Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with ownership shared through a strong Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since opening in 1930, Publix has grown to more than 1,400 stores across eight states: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, and VA. More than 39% of those locations, including Publix-anchored shopping centers, are owned by Publix and its subsidiaries. With more than 250,000 associates, Publix continues to grow with a workforce invested in the company’s success.
What You’ll Do
- Provide day-to-day legal support for a large portfolio of retail and industrial real estate assets across multiple states including AL, GA, FL, KY, NC, SC, TN & VA.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial real estate documents, including:
- Leases (including build-to-suit and ground leases)
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Easements, covenants, and development agreements
- Support site acquisition, leasing, and development strategies in partnership with Real Estate and Facilities teams.
- Conduct and analyze title, survey, and due diligence matters.
- Provide strategic legal guidance to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Partner with internal teams to improve processes, develop templates, and drive operational consistency.
- Monitor legal and regulatory trends impacting real estate transactions and retail operations.
- Juris Doctor and active BAR admission in any U.S. state.
- 5+ years of legal experience in real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, or development.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, business-facing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting a high-volume retail or multi-site real estate portfolio.
- 5+ years of experience with a concentration in transactional commercial leasing and acquisitions.
- Familiarity with grocery, retail, or consumer-facing business operations.
- Prior in-house experience or regular partnership with internal business teams.
- Florida Bar admission and/or admission in other Publix operating states.
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