Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Our Opportunity:

We at Chewy seek a Corporate Counsel – Real Estate & Operations to join our growing Legal team! This role will be the primary legal partner for real estate matters while also supporting procurement, transportation, and fulfillment center operations. This is a high-impact role that requires strong contract negotiation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management skills.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead legal support for all Real Estate matters, including lease negotiations, subleases, terminations, construction, and site expansions.
• Conduct lease audits & risk assessments for existing real estate portfolio.
• Handle landlord disputes and pre-litigation negotiations to protect Chewy’s interests.
• Develop real estate legal templates, playbooks, and best practices to streamline transactions.
• Support procurement, transportation, and fulfillment center contracts, including carrier agreements and supplier negotiations.
• Advise business stakeholders on risk management, compliance, and legal best practices.

What You’ll Need:

• Law degree from a top-tier law school and membership in good standing with the local state bar (or eligible for house counsel authorization).
• 6+ years of legal experience, with a focus on real estate law
• Good business judgment and sound decision-making in balancing risk, opportunity, and business objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with and influencing client groups.
• Experience in contract negotiation, risk assessment, and landlord dispute resolution.
• Highly organized and ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Intellectual curiosity; Willingness to take on new challenges.
• Some travel is required.
• Ability to handle high-volume, complex transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in operations, procurement, or transportation is a plus.