Senior Real Estate Attorney

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TJX Companies

Compensation

$146,800 - $190,900/year

Framingham, MA 01701

On-site

Posted April 1, 2026

Job Description

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career

The TJX Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney, to join a well-established, high volume, fast-paced practice area within the TJX Legal Department. The Senior Attorney will provide legal counsel and guidance to TJX’s property development group and other TJX departments on all aspects of real estate leasing, acquisition, management, development, and disposition. This position primarily drafts and negotiates real estate related contracts for TJX’s operations in the US and provides legal counsel and guidance on all real estate related matters for stores, offices, and distribution centers. This is an excellent opportunity to be a member of a sophisticated and collegial legal department supporting complex, business operations. It is a hybrid position based in our Framingham, MA offices.

What You Will Do:

Legal review, drafting, and negotiation of all real estate contracts for TJX and its US divisions including the following:
- Leases and other related documents for stores, corporate offices, US buying offices, warehouses, and distribution centers
- Amendments to leases including extensions, rent adjustments, store expansions and reductions, and lease modifications related to the redevelopment of shopping centers
- Waiver letters related to use restrictions and exclusives at shopping centers
- Estoppel certificates and non-disturbance agreements with lenders and property owners
- Subleases and assignments of leases to third parties
- License agreements for use of parking lots for distribution centers and storage trailers outside stores during peak seasons
Provide legal counsel and guidance to management regarding landlord/tenant/subtenant notices and disputes
Evaluate use restrictions affecting stores with TJX merchandising departments
Counsel various departments (including real estate, lease administration, tax, and CAM audit) regarding the interpretation of lease and other contractual provisions
Assist with the resolution of contractual disputes and the exercise of rights under real estate contracts or pursuant to applicable law
Review litigation strategies and/or settlement options with outside counsel and TJX managers regarding disputed business matters

Who We Are Looking For: You.

4-8 years of relevant lawyer experience with focus on real estate at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Proven verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect and develop positive relationships with a variety of internal clients and other stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while identifying multi-disciplinary legal and business issues, analyzing risks, and effectively negotiating solutions that minimize risk while achieving business goals
Ability to negotiate with third parties effectively and efficiently
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with both legal and non-legal professionals
Comfort balancing a multitude of matters simultaneously and efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment
Creative thinker who can initiate and develop alternative resolution approaches to complex issues
Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail
Admitted to practice law in Massachusetts or eligible for Massachusetts In-House Counsel Registration.

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address:

770 Cochituate Rd

Location:

USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd

This position has a starting salary range of $146,800.00 to $190,900.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.