Real Estate Attorney

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. Publix Super Markets, Inc. is the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with ownership shared through a strong Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Since opening in 1930, Publix has grown to more than 1,400 stores across eight states: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, and VA. More than 39% of those locations, including Publix-anchored shopping centers, are owned by Publix and its subsidiaries. With more than 250,000 associates, Publix continues to grow with a workforce invested in the company’s success. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr