Real Estate Litigation Attorney

BJ's Wholesale Club • BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, MA

15h • $194,000 - $276,750 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Real Estate Litigation Attorney s erves as lead in-house litigation counsel for all real estate and construction related disputes concerning retail locations, distribution centers, gas stations, and other company locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and law degree from a top college or university
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 10+ years’ experience at a top law firm handling complex commercial real estate litigation, including construction disputes and landlord/tenant matters with significant experience developing litigation strategy and independently managing high-value or high-risk matters
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and dispute-resolution skills, with the ability to provide clear, business-oriented advice to senior stakeholders
• Deep familiarity with commercial leases, construction contracts, development agreements, and related real estate documents, with experience in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
• Team player with sound judgment and the ability to work cross-functionally, balance litigation advocacy with proactive risk management and practical business solutions, and prioritize and handle multiple matters and projects with minimal supervision
• Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever new issues arise

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience supporting a national retail or commercial real estate portfolio with experience managing outside counsel and multi-jurisdictional litigation portfolios preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership over the Company’s real estate litigation function by overseeing construction and real estate risk controls and internal training initiatives, while partnering cross‑functionally to identify recurring risk trends and recommend contract revisions, process improvements, and dispute‑avoidance strategies to reduce litigation exposure across the portfolio and align risk allocation with business objectives.
• Lead strategy and resolution of landlord/tenant disputes (including notices of default, lease enforcement and interpretation issues, rent and CAM disputes, and repair and maintenance matters) and construction disputes (including defect claims, delay and scheduling disputes, payment disputes, mechanic’s lien matters, contractor performance issues, and warranty claims).
• Drive dispute avoidance by recommending contract revisions and process improvements, strengthening indemnity and insurance structures, enhancing dispute-resolution provisions, and developing playbooks and training programs for internal stakeholders.
• Direct and manage outside litigation counsel across multiple jurisdictions, including early case assessment, budgeting and accrual forecasting, pleadings, discovery and ESI strategy, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial oversight; implement and manage litigation holds and internal discovery coordination as needed.
• Oversee other varieties of real estate litigation, including title disputes, easement and access matters, condemnation, bankruptcy-related real estate issues, environmental claims, and property damage claims.
• Draft and respond to demand letters, default notices, reservation of rights letters, settlement agreements, and related dispute correspondence.
• Coordinate with Risk Management and insurance carriers regarding claims strategy, coverage issues, and recovery efforts as appropriate.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level