Corporate Law/Real Estate Attorney

Citi Trends is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Attorney with a strong real estate background to join our Legal team in Savannah, GA.

This is a great opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working at the intersection of real estate, corporate law, operations, and business strategy . In this role, you'll support a fast-paced, multi-location retail organization by advising on commercial real estate transactions, leases, acquisitions, development matters, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
We're looking for someone who can confidently partner with internal stakeholders, manage complex legal matters, and provide practical guidance that supports business growth while protecting the organization.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate contracts, leases, purchase agreements, and development agreements
Support real estate transactions from negotiation through closing
Partner with real estate, finance, operations, and executive teams
Provide guidance on corporate governance, compliance, contracts, and risk mitigation
Manage real estate-related disputes in partnership with external counsel when needed

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Admission to practice law and good standing with the applicable state bar
• 5+ years of corporate legal experience with a strong focus on real estate transactions
• Experience with commercial leasing, acquisitions, development, land use, and zoning
• The ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal business partners
• In-house legal experience and multi-location retail experience are a plus

If you are a strategic, business-minded attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys supporting real estate growth in a retail setting, we'd love to connect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.