Real Estate and Facilities Attorney

Labcorp•Burlington, NC

1d•$195,000 - $215,000•Remote

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a U.S. remote Real Estate and Facilities Attorney. At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today! We are seeking a seasoned Real Estate and Facilities Attorney to provide strategic legal counsel across a broad range of real estate and facilities matters, including commercial leasing, construction, real estate transactions, and employee health and safety. This role serves as a key advisor to the business, supporting complex lease negotiations within the healthcare environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating legal risk. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience managing sophisticated corporate real estate matters—from drafting and negotiating agreements to structuring transactions and advising on portfolio management. This individual will partner closely with internal stakeholders to support business objectives while navigating evolving legal and operational considerations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, with 5+ years of relevant legal experience focused on commercial real estate and facilities-related matters
Active admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain additional licensure if required
5+ years of experience in commercial leasing and real estate law, including negotiating, drafting, and advising on lease agreements, property acquisitions/dispositions, and facilities-related contracts
5+ years of hands-on experience leading real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including managing comprehensive due diligence, title, survey, and closing processes
Proven ability to operate with minimal supervision, effectively managing 10–20 concurrent transactions while meeting tight deadlines and business priorities
Working knowledge of Stark and Anti-Kickback regulations as applied to leasing, with demonstrated experience ensuring compliance in healthcare real estate transactions

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience supporting large and/or diverse real estate portfolios, including multi-state leasing, facilities management matters, and portfolio optimization initiatives
Background in a sophisticated law firm and/or in-house legal department, with 5+ years advising on complex commercial real estate transactions and corporate real estate strategy
Demonstrated strong business judgment, with a track record of delivering practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance that balances risk mitigation with operational and business goals
Exceptional legal drafting and negotiation skills, with demonstrated experience structuring and closing complex commercial real estate transactions in alignment with business objectives
Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, practical, and actionable business guidance for cross-functional stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple high-value matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to partner effectively with internal clients, senior leadership, and external counsel
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to track and advance multiple transactions through various stages of review and approval
Sound judgment and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and strong risk assessment abilities
Knowledge of facilities-related legal matters, including vendor agreements, construction contracts, and maintenance/service arrangements
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity, particularly when handling sensitive business and legal matters

Responsibilities

Review and negotiate complex commercial leases, including retail, medical, office, warehouse, etc. with a focus on health care compliance
Advise on lease amendments, renewals, expansions, terminations, assignments, subleases, and handle landlord‑tenant disputes
Provide strategic guidance on lease risk allocation, operating expenses, CAM, restoration obligations, use provisions, and remedies
Lead legal support for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects
Conduct and advise on due diligence matters, including title, survey, zoning, land use, and environmental issues for leases and real property acquisition and disposition.
Manage outside counsel, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Advise business leaders on compliance with federal, state, and local employee health and workplace safety laws and regulations
Provide legal guidance on the development, interpretation, and enforcement of employee health and safety policies, standards, training programs, and incident response protocols
Support investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries involving workplace safety incidents, employee exposure, or health-related claims
Serve as a trusted advisor to business teams on real estate strategy, risk, and deal structuring
Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, facilities, operations, and executive leadership
Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and best practices for 3000+ US lease portfolio