Corporate Real Estate and EHS Attorney

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through unparalleled science, data, technology, and a laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address critical health challenges. We leverage advanced technologies, digital solutions, and data-driven innovation to enhance operations and deliver value to customers and patients. With global scale and deep expertise, this role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and impact health worldwide.

About the role

Labcorp is seeking a U.S. remote Corporate Real Estate and EHS Attorney. This position supports our passion for helping people live healthy lives by providing vital health information to clients and patients. If you are driven by service and want to make a difference, Labcorp offers growth, learning, and professional challenges.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Leasing
  • Review and negotiate complex commercial leases (retail, medical, office, warehouse) with a focus on healthcare compliance.
  • Advise on lease amendments, renewals, expansions, terminations, assignments, subleases, and 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 (title, survey, zoning, land use, environmental issues) for leases and real property transactions.
  • 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.
  • Provide legal guidance on EHS policies, standards, training programs, and incident response protocols.
  • Support investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries related to workplace safety, environmental exposure, or health-related claims.
• Advisory & Business Support
  • Serve as a trusted advisor 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 a 3,000+ U.S. lease portfolio.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of combined experience in commercial real estate and environmental health & safety (EHS) law, preferably in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated industries.
• Active admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; ability to obtain additional licensure if required.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing and negotiating commercial leases (e.g., medical, office, laboratory, warehouse), including amendments and renewals.
• 3+ years of experience supporting real estate transactions and due diligence (title, zoning, land use, environmental review).
• 2+ years of experience advising on 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 and risk mitigation.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• Business Acumen & Strategic Partnership: Translate complex legal, real estate, and EHS requirements into practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Risk Assessment & Decision-Making: Assess legal, operational, and regulatory risks and provide clear, timely recommendations.
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local frameworks (e.g., OSHA, EPA, real estate laws).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships and influence stakeholders across Legal, Real Estate, EHS, Operations, HR, and Finance.
• Negotiation & Contract Strategy: Balance legal protections with business objectives in lease agreements and transactions.
• Project & Transaction Management: Manage multiple concurrent real estate and compliance initiatives.
• Attention to Detail & Analytical Thinking: Review complex contracts, regulatory requirements, and due diligence materials.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Present complex legal concepts clearly to senior leaders.
• Adaptability & Agility: Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively streamline processes and enhance legal support.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule receive all benefits except PTO/FTO. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week, casual, intern, or temporary employees are eligible only for the 401(k) plan.

Pay

Pay Range: $195,000 - $215,000. All job offers are based on skills, prior experience, applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, and market data.

The position is eligible for bonus under the applicable variable compensation plan, based on performance metrics.

Schedule

This is a U.S. remote role. We strongly prefer candidates based in North Carolina and other Southeastern states for increased team collaboration, shared working hours, and occasional in-person strategic meetings.