Counsel, Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Transactions

Job-ID: 50105Category: Risk & OversightLocation: Johnston, RI, United StatesSchedule: Full time, 1stPosted: 2026-10-28The Citizens Bank Legal Department has an opening for an experienced, highly motivated, and results-oriented attorney with strong professional credentials to join its Procurement Legal Team. The Procurement Legal Team provides legal advice to Citizens Bank and its affiliated entities on commercial real estate matters and high-impact commercial engagements with third-party service providers.This position will serve as a trusted legal advisor to internal business partners, providing practical, risk-aware guidance on complex transactions while helping the organization achieve its business objectives.Primary responsibilities includeDraft, negotiate, and execute commercial real estate agreements, including retail and commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, and license agreements.Provide legal advice and counsel to the Real Estate and Facilities team regarding commercial real estate matters.Draft, negotiate, and execute complex vendor and commercial agreements.Advise business lines on all aspects of vendor and commercial agreements, including indemnification, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, and general risk management.Partner effectively with internal stakeholders to identify legal and business risks and develop practical solutions.Manage multiple matters concurrently while maintaining appropriate attention to quality, responsiveness, and established deadlines.Qualifications, Education, Certifications and/or Other Professional CredentialsRequired QualificationsJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.3-5+ years of experience with commercial real estate matters and vendor or similar commercial contracts within the legal department of a large financial services organization, another highly regulated company, or a law firm with comparable experience.Experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements and complex vendor or commercial contracts.Strong understanding of contractual risk areas, including indemnification, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, and general risk management.Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills.Ability to thoughtfully prioritize work, concurrently manage multiple matters, and effectively interact with senior management and business partners.Professional presence and the ability to provide clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice.Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a team while independently managing matters through completion.Preferred QualificationsExperience advising a financial services organization or another highly regulated company.Experience supporting corporate real estate, facilities, procurement, sourcing, or third-party vendor management functions.Familiarity with legal and regulatory considerations affecting financial institutions and third-party relationships.Hours & Work ScheduleHours per Week: 40Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – Hybrid for 4-days in office#LI-Citizens2About the companyEqual Employment OpportunityCitizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.Equal Employment and Opportunity EmployerJob Applicant Data Privacy PolicyBackground CheckAny offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.