Senior Real Estate Attorney

TJX Companies•Framingham, MA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The TJX Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney, to join a well-established, high volume, fast-paced practice area within the TJX Legal Department. The Senior Attorney will provide legal counsel and guidance to TJX’s property development group and other TJX departments on all aspects of real estate leasing, acquisition, management, development, and disposition. This position primarily drafts and negotiates real estate related contracts for TJX’s operations in the US and provides legal counsel and guidance on all real estate related matters for stores, offices, and distribution centers. This is an excellent opportunity to be a member of a sophisticated and collegial legal department supporting complex, business operations. It is a hybrid position based in our Framingham, MA offices.

Requirements

4-8 years of relevant lawyer experience with focus on real estate at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Proven verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect and develop positive relationships with a variety of internal clients and other stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while identifying multi-disciplinary legal and business issues, analyzing risks, and effectively negotiating solutions that minimize risk while achieving business goals
Ability to negotiate with third parties effectively and efficiently
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with both legal and non-legal professionals
Comfort balancing a multitude of matters simultaneously and efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Creative thinker who can initiate and develop alternative resolution approaches to complex issues
Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail
Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible for Massachusetts In-House Counsel Registration.

Responsibilities

Legal review, drafting, and negotiation of all real estate contracts for TJX and its US divisions including the following:
Leases and other related documents for stores, corporate offices, US buying offices, warehouses, and distribution centers
Amendments to leases including extensions, rent adjustments, store expansions and reductions, and lease modifications related to the redevelopment of shopping centers
Waiver letters related to use restrictions and exclusives at shopping centers
Estoppel certificates and non-disturbance agreements with lenders and property owners
Subleases and assignments of leases to third parties
License agreements for use of parking lots for distribution centers and storage trailers outside stores during peak seasons
Provide legal counsel and guidance to management regarding landlord/tenant/subtenant notices and disputes
Evaluate use restrictions affecting stores with TJX merchandising departments
Counsel various departments (including real estate, lease administration, tax, and CAM audit) regarding the interpretation of lease and other contractual provisions
Assist with the resolution of contractual disputes and the exercise of rights under real estate contracts or pursuant to applicable law
Review litigation strategies and/or settlement options with outside counsel and TJX managers regarding disputed business matters

Benefits

Associate discount
401(k) match
medical/dental/vision
HSA
health care FSA
life insurance
short/long-term disability
paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave
EAP
incentive programs for management
auto/home insurance discounts
tuition reimbursement
scholarship program
adoption/surrogacy assistance
smoking cessation
child care/cell phone discounts
pet/legal insurance
credit union
referral bonuses
All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.