Description* This position is located in Lakeland, FL and is an on-site position; remote work opportunities are not available for this position.*Are you a seasoned real estate attorney ready to bring your real estate expertise in-house and make a visible business impact? Publix Super Markets, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Attorney to join our corporate legal team. In this role, you'll partner closely with the business and play a key part in supporting the company's continued growth across a large, multi-state retail portfolio.
As part of the Real Estate Legal team, you'll work alongside internal partners on a broad range of high-impact real estate matters, including leasing, acquisitions, development, and other strategic initiatives. You'll also help support a portfolio of more than 4,000 shopping center tenants leasing space from Publix and its subsidiaries in company-owned centers. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who enjoys fast-paced, business-facing work and wants to influence complex transactions at scale.
What You'll Do- Provide day-to-day legal support for a large portfolio of retail and industrial real estate assets across multiple states including AL, GA, FL, KY, NC, SC, TN & VA.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial real estate documents, including:
- Leases (including build-to-suit and ground leases)
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Easements, covenants, and development agreements
- Support site acquisition, leasing, and development strategies in partnership with Real Estate and Facilities teams.
- Conduct and analyze title, survey, and due diligence matters.
- Provide strategic legal guidance to business leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Partner with internal teams to improve processes, develop templates, and drive operational consistency.
- Monitor legal and regulatory trends impacting real estate transactions and retail operations.
Additional InformationYour application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.Year End BonusAs a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month's extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
Required Qualifications- Juris Doctor and active BAR admission in any U.S. state.
- 5+ years of legal experience in real estate transactions, including leasing, acquisitions, or development.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, business-facing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting a high-volume retail or multi-site real estate portfolio.
- 5+ years of experience with a concentration in transactional commercial leasing and acquisitions.
- Familiarity with grocery, retail, or consumer-facing business operations.
- Prior in-house experience or regular partnership with internal business teams.
- Florida Bar admission and/or admission in other Publix operating states.
Benefits Information- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
