Counsel, Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Transactions

Citizens Financial Group • Johnston, RI

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Citizens Bank Legal Department is seeking an experienced, motivated attorney to join its Procurement Legal Team. The team advises Citizens Bank and affiliated entities on commercial real estate matters and high-impact commercial engagements with third-party service providers. In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to internal business partners, offering practical, risk-aware guidance on complex transactions while supporting business objectives.

The position focuses on commercial real estate agreements and complex vendor and commercial contracts. You will advise the Real Estate and Facilities team and other business lines on contractual issues and risk areas, and work with internal stakeholders to identify legal and business risks and develop practical solutions. The role requires managing multiple matters while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and attention to established deadlines.

The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a hybrid arrangement requiring four days in the office.

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