Corporate Counsel

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Minneapolis, MN
107K-199K Annually
Senior level
eCommerce • Healthtech • Pet • Retail • Pharmaceutical
At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere.
The Role
The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support for real estate matters, including lease negotiations and risk assessments, and assist with procurement and fulfillment operations. Key responsibilities include developing legal templates, advising stakeholders, handling landlord disputes, and managing contract negotiations.
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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.


The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant.
We offer different types of insurance, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Salaried-exempt team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Pay Range
$107,000-$199,000 USD
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
If you have a question regarding your application, please contact [email protected].
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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
20,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.

We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.

At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.

Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.

We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.

We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.

Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.

Why Work With Us

We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.

With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.

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