Counsel, Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Transactions

Citizens • Johnston, RI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Citizens Bank Legal Department is seeking an experienced, motivated, and results-oriented attorney to join its Procurement Legal Team. The team advises Citizens Bank and its affiliated entities on commercial real estate matters and high-impact commercial engagements with third-party service providers.

The position serves as a trusted legal advisor to internal business partners, providing practical, risk-aware guidance on complex transactions while helping the organization achieve its business objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5+ years of experience with commercial real estate matters and vendor or similar commercial contracts within the legal department of a large financial services organization, another highly regulated company, or a law firm with comparable experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements and complex vendor or commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contractual risk areas, including indemnification, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, and general risk management.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work thoughtfully, manage multiple matters concurrently, and interact effectively with senior management and business partners.
• Professional presence and ability to provide clear, practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a team while independently managing matters through completion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising a financial services organization or another highly regulated company.
• Experience supporting corporate real estate, facilities, procurement, sourcing, or third-party vendor management functions.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory considerations affecting financial institutions and third-party relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial real estate agreements, including retail and commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, and license agreements.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Real Estate and Facilities team on commercial real estate matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute complex vendor and commercial agreements.
• Advise business lines on vendor and commercial agreements, including indemnification, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, and general risk management.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal and business risks and develop practical solutions.
• Manage multiple matters concurrently while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and established deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree