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[Apply on Citizens Financial Group’s careers site →](https://hcgn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/50105) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Citizens Financial Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/) / Counsel, Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Transactions ## Job description The 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 include Draft, 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 Credentials ### Required Qualifications Juris 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 Qualifications Experience 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 Schedule Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – Hybrid for 4-days in office #LI-Citizens2 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 28, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Johnston, RI, United States[Apply on Citizens Financial Group’s careers site →](https://hcgn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/50105) ## Hiring at Citizens Financial Group - Open jobs: 465 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Citizens Financial Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Citizens Financial Group ### [Analyst, Operating Model & Roles Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/jobs/63a8d5afd2f10c654ae4/) Johnston, RI, United States ### [Asset and Liability Sr. Analyst - QRM Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/jobs/2901770969ba20cb3b3a/) Johnston, RI, United States ### [Assistant General Counsel - Cybersecurity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/jobs/d5e4a533c69b139c35ec/) Johnston, RI, United States ### [Category Team Manager Core IT and Infrastructure](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/jobs/ed47d1a807f995673b32/) Johnston, RI, United States ### [Category Team Manager Real Estate, Facilities & Retail Network](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citizens-financial-group/jobs/2451213b26df4794fa3a/) Johnston, RI, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Commercial Real Estate Insurance Manager - Grandbridge Real Estate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/truist/jobs/93a6a7f476cdd116f263/) Truist · Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA ### [Commercial Real Estate Senior Insurance Analyst - Grandbridge Real Estate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/truist/jobs/2f1e9027cd0c4a17bbef/) Truist · Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA ### [Commercial Real Estate - Real Estate Banking Program Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/09a267fa75510975678e/) JPMorganChase · San Francisco, CA, United States ### [2027 Commercial Real Estate Full-Time Analyst Program - Real Estate Banking (Dallas or Houston)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/a2d2f6d6526158555599/) JPMorganChase · Dallas, TX, United States ### [Real Estate Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/genuine-parts/jobs/5d93ec37274d3907ddce/) Genuine Parts · Birmingham, AL [Jobs in Johnston, RI](/locations/us/ri/johnston/)[Jobs in Rhode Island](/locations/us-ri/)[Legal & Compliance jobs](/functions/legal-compliance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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