Legal Counsel - Real Estate

Casey's•Ankeny, IA

2d•$106,800 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Casey's, we're more than a convenience retailer. We're a Fortune 500 company, the third-largest convenience store retailer, and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States, serving communities across 19 states through more than 2,900 stores and 50,000 team members. As we continue our exciting growth journey, we're looking for a talented Legal Counsel, Real Estate to help shape the future of Casey's. If you're an attorney who enjoys solving complex real estate challenges, partnering with business leaders, and seeing your work translate into tangible growth across the country, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. As a Legal Counsel, Real Estate, you'll play a critical role in supporting Casey's continued expansion. You will work closely with leaders across Real Estate, Business Development, Construction, and Operations to provide practical legal guidance on matters involving the acquisition, development, leasing, construction, and management of Casey's locations. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence major growth initiatives while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and a member in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
Minimum 3 years of real estate legal experience with significant contract drafting, and survey and title review practice strongly preferred.
Ability to proactively collaborate with business leaders to find solutions that meet company goals while minimizing risk.
Experience working directly with clients, whether in house or at a law firm.
Experience juggling multiple contracts with competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with review of title insurance commitments preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Casey's Real Estate, Business Development, and Construction teams.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of real estate agreements, including: Purchase and sale agreements, Commercial leases, Easements and access agreements, Construction and development contracts
Lead legal due diligence efforts for real estate transactions, including title, survey, environmental, and permitting reviews.
Counsel business partners on zoning, land use, permitting, and development matters.
Handle and resolve real estate disputes, including landlord-tenant matters, construction claims, and land use issues.
Review and negotiate condemnation and eminent domain matters.
Assist with obtaining zoning changes, variances, and other governmental approvals necessary for development projects.
Manage and collaborate with outside counsel as appropriate.
Identify opportunities to streamline contracting, development approvals, and related business processes.
Build strong relationships across the organization to ensure legal compliance while supporting business objectives.