About this opportunity
Citi Trends lists this Corporate Attorney (Real Estate Focus) opportunity in savannah, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Citi Trends is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Attorney with a strong real estate background to join our Legal team in Savannah, GA.
This is a great opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working at the intersection of real estate, corporate law, operations, and business strategy . In this role, you’ll support a fast-paced, multi-location retail organization by advising on commercial real estate transactions, leases, acquisitions, development matters, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
We’re looking for someone who can confidently partner with internal stakeholders, manage complex legal matters, and provide practical guidance that supports business growth while protecting the organization.
In this role, you will:
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate contracts, leases, purchase agreements, and development agreements
Advise on land use, zoning, property acquisitions, financing, and due diligence matters
Support real estate transactions from negotiation through closing
Partner with real estate, finance, operations, and executive teams
Provide guidance on corporate governance, compliance, contracts, and risk mitigation
Manage real estate-related disputes in partnership with external counsel when needed
The ideal candidate will bring:
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law and good standing with the applicable state bar
5+ years of corporate legal experience with a strong focus on real estate transactions
Experience with commercial leasing, acquisitions, development, land use, and zoning
Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
The ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal business partners
In-house legal experience and multi-location retail experience are a plus
If you are a strategic, business-minded attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys supporting real estate growth in a retail setting, we’d love to connect.
Citi Trends is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
savannah, GA, 31441, US
Who can apply
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