Description:

Position Summary:
The Corporate Counsel manages and supports transactional and corporate legal matters for OmniTRAX's various rail and real estate business units. Assists with the drafting and negotiation of agreements, reviews contract and deal terms as provided by various departments and creates template forms for legal documents – these may include contracts involving purchasing, operating and commercial activities, land services and independent contractors and joint facilities. Assists legal department staff with litigation including primary responsibility for specific claims or litigation matters. Periodic updates to OmniTRAX management and company ownership regarding legal and railroad issues. Also assists with management of corporate legal and regulatory matters.

The Corporate Counsel demonstrates and adheres to the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnerships with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX's continued success.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist intra-company clients: provide general contractual and transactional needs, including review and drafting of contracts and agreements for Commercial, Procurement, Engineering, Real Estate, Operations, and Human Relations departments
Acts as lead in managing the workflow level within contract lifecycle management tool
Provide legal counsel to complex commercial transactions often involving cross-functional organizational initiatives
Deliver legal counsel and perform due diligence reviews regarding mergers and acquisitions
Assist with the capture, storage, and management of executed documents within the OmniTRAX enterprise content management procedure and related databases
Assist with the management of external counsel
Assist management with employment law concerns, contracts, and policies
Ensure compliance with trademarks, patents, intellectual property and trade secrets, and related technical contracts
Create legal reports and correspondence; effectively present information to senior management
Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, customers and the business community
Identify and implement process improvements

Other Duties:
Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Juris Doctorate Degree with admission to state bar
6+ years experience
Previous experience in Rail Transportation or Supply Chain Logistics
Experience in transactional area, with emphasis in property and transportation related matters.
Excellent research and writing skills; high attention to detail
Work independently and prioritize work to meet deadlines and business goals.
Administrative and managerial skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, business associates
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Professional integrity and accountability
Work in fast-paced, collaborative environment

Required Certifications and Licenses
Valid and current bar admission and license – preferred in Colorado

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous real estate or other transactional areas
Experience with Excel

Preferred Certifications and Licenses
None

Work Environment:
Work in a climate-controlled office and routinely use standard office equipment

Travel:
Up to 20%, as business needs

Compensation:

Estimated Starting Annual Salary: $158,996.20
Exact starting salary is determined by merit; seniority; geographic location; education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilities
FLSA Status: Exempt, Not Eligible for Overtime
Eligible for Participation - Annual Discretionary Bonus

Benefits: