[Hiring] Corporate Real Estate and EHS Attorney @Labcorp

Role Description

Labcorp is seeking a U.S. remote Corporate Real Estate and EHS Attorney. At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!

Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Commercial Leasing
  • Review and negotiate complex commercial leases, including retail, medical, office, warehouse, etc. with a focus on health care compliance.
  • Advise on lease amendments, renewals, expansions, terminations, assignments, subleases, and handle landlord‑tenant disputes.
  • Provide strategic guidance on lease risk allocation, operating expenses, CAM, restoration obligations, use provisions, and remedies.
• Real Estate Matters
  • Lead legal support for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
  • Conduct and advise on due diligence matters, including title, survey, zoning, land use, and environmental issues for leases and real property acquisition and disposition.
  • Manage outside counsel, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
  • Advise business leaders on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental health and workplace safety laws and regulations.
  • Provide legal guidance on the development, interpretation, and enforcement of environmental health and safety policies, standards, training programs, and incident response protocols.
  • Support investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries involving workplace safety incidents, environmental exposure, or health-related claims.
• Advisory & Business Support
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to business teams on real estate strategy, risk, and deal structuring.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, facilities, operations, and executive leadership.
  • Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, and best practices for 3000+ US lease portfolio.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of combined experience in commercial real estate and environmental health & safety (EHS) law, within healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Active admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain additional licensure if required.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial leases (e.g., medical, office, laboratory, or warehouse), including lease amendments, renewals, and related matters.
• 3+ years of experience supporting real estate transactions and due diligence activities (e.g., title, zoning, land use, environmental review).
• 2+ years of experience advising business partners on compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and workplace safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
• 2+ years of experience counseling cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Operations, EHS, HR) on regulatory interpretation, risk mitigation, and business application.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience across corporate real estate and EHS legal matters within healthcare, diagnostics, or life sciences environments.
• Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing with the ability to obtain additional licensure if required.
• 2+ years of experience leading end-to-end real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, or development projects.
• 2+ years of experience advising on laboratory, clinical, or highly regulated facility environments, including associated safety and environmental considerations.
• 2+ years of experience supporting EHS programs, incident response, or environmental compliance initiatives within operational settings.
• 2+ years of experience working across multi-site or multi-jurisdictional operations within complex, regulated organizations.
• Direct involvement in 2+ internal investigations, audits, or regulatory inquiries, including responses to workplace safety incidents, environmental exposures, or health-related claims.
• Exposure to global EHS compliance frameworks, including advising on multi-country regulatory requirements across 2+ regions.

Requirements

• Remote flexibility; we strongly prefer candidates based in North Carolina and other Southeastern states.
• Ability to translate complex legal, real estate, and EHS requirements into practical, business-oriented guidance that supports growth, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal, operational, and regulatory risks and provide clear, timely recommendations to business leaders.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA, EPA, real estate laws), with the ability to apply requirements across diverse operational settings.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across Legal, Real Estate, EHS, Operations, HR, and Finance to drive aligned outcomes.
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to balance legal protections with business objectives in lease agreements, transactions, and compliance matters.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent real estate and compliance initiatives, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail in reviewing complex contracts, regulatory requirements, and due diligence materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly and confidently to senior leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing shifting priorities across both real estate and EHS legal matters.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline processes, improve compliance programs, and enhance legal support to the business.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan for employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.