Sr. Corp Counsel, Real Estate

  • carmax
  • Richmond, Virginia
  • 09/24/2021
Full time

Job Description

8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238CarMax, the way your career should be!Senior Corporate Counsel, Real Estate and Construction Corporate Services Team Home OfficeAbout this jobThe Real Estate and Construction Attorney is a member of the commercial transactions team within the Legal Department. In this role, the Real Estate and Construction Attorney will assist Company Real Estate clients and Construction clients by providing legal support for the Company's real estate development and management activities and construction activities, and will assist with environmental compliance and special projects. What you will do Essential ResponsibilitiesReview, draft and negotiate agreements related to the acquisition of real estate, including, but not limited to, letters of intent, purchase agreements, easements, cross access or shared access agreements and stormwater maintenance agreements.Review, draft and negotiate agreements related to the construction of new locations, the retrofits of existing locations, including, but not limited to, lump sum agreements, design-build agreements, materials testing, and owner-agent agreements.Review and negotiate outside counsel/consultant agreements with local land use attorneys and consultants, including, but not limited to brokers and feasibility consultants.Review and provide advice regarding real estate and construction due diligence matters, including title, survey, environmental, permitting, zoning and entitlements.Manage condemnation process for any impacted Company owned/leased properties.Coordinate and handle property management issues, including landlord and tenant issues, lease amendments, sale-leaseback restructuring, landlord notices, requests for easements or estoppels certificates, SNDAs, etc.Review, draft and negotiate agreements related to the sale of surplus land.Provide support to the environmental team to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws.Provide litigation support for legal matters involving real estate, construction, and environmental related litigation.Provide support on special projects and company initiatives.Manage special projects on an as-needed basis.Support the development of contract specialists and administrative assistant associates.Purpose of the roleTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate regarding legal matters with supervisors, associates, management, outside counsel, opposing counsel, and regulatory authorities. A candidate should have strong analytical and reasoning skills required in connection with accurately assembling, organizing, and presenting information to the Legal Department management and the business. The role is in a fast-paced work environment requiring a constant assessment and adjustment of priorities and requires an associate who is conscientious, self-motivated, remains calm under pressure, and is readily adaptable to change. A candidate should be able to gain buy-in from others, build and maintain relationships throughout the business and is able to express their opinions.Qualifications and RequirementsLaw degreeMember in good standing with the bar of a U.S. jurisdictionMinimum 5 years of legal experience.About CarMax CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinkingaround the way cars are bought and soldhas helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.Ouramazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences.Along the way,we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and areone of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For.CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.