Closing Date: 20th October, 2026
Description:
Job Description:Job Summary:
Responsible for reviewing and drafting real estate contracts, development agreements, easements, purchase and sale agreements, and leases; reviewing title commitments and support documents, researching local ordinances, attending planning and zoning meetings, defending title and other real estate actions; supporting Real Estate team with business and strategic matters; and providing overall support to the Associate General Counsel/Regulatory and Transactions and General Counsel.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities
- Draft leases, purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, letters of intent, deeds, etc., for commercial real estate transactions.
- Coordinate and direct the review and preparation of commercial leasing, acquisition and disposition documentation.
- Review real estate contracts to reflect desired business terms/conditions and legal standards.
- Review title and closing documents prior to closing.
- Support title review, provide title defense and prosecute when necessary.
- Work with outside counsel on real estate litigation defense or prosecution.
- Attend planning commission and zoning meetings and represent the company when necessary.
- Consult with Real Estate team to determine real estate business and strategic needs (e.g., acquisitions, disposals, protection of property interests, etc.).
- Negotiate contracts (e.g., purchases, sales, leases, etc.) with external parties (e.g., attorneys, business representatives, real estate brokers, etc.).
- Perform/arrange for transactional legal services (e.g., coordinates closing process, provides executable documents, manages escrow accounts, etc.) to ensure accurate and timely completion of real estate transactions.
- Provide legal counsel to internal departments on real estate matters (e.g., risk exposure, legal position, obligations, etc.) to develop business strategies for real estate transactions.
- Partner with external counsel to collaborate on complex, high risk, and costly real estate matters and transactions.
- Conduct legal due diligence, including title and survey, land use/zoning, and environmental and evaluate risks associated with properties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris-Doctorate degree
- 5 or more years of experience as an attorney in commercial real estate
- Admitted to practice law in the United States (Good Standing). Ability to obtain FL Authorized In-House Counsel status.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris-Doctorate degree
- 7 or more years of experience with a law firm or in-house transfer, specifically in commercial real estate
- Admitted to practice law in the United States (Good Standing). Ability to obtain FL Authorized In-House Counsel status
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent analytical, communication, research and writing skills
- Ability to anticipate issues, mitigate risk through legal work and partner appropriately to solve business problems.
- Ability to work more independently and handle more significant matters and risk exposure to the company.
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documents
- Strong presentation, influence and communication skills at all levels of management
Leadership:
The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence.
Job Requirements:
Work inside an office environment
