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Requisition 37165: B6 General Attorney - Real Estate

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_ Primary Purpose

Advises and represents the organization on issues primarily in the area of real estate law, but also provides legal advice and representation in related areas such as litigation, corporate law and environmental law. Responsible legal document preparation, consultation, supervision, legal advice, legal research, and representation of the corporation with respect to matters affecting corporate real estate holdings, industrial development, telecommunications facilities and operating matters.

Principal Duties

• Provides legal advice and supervision in the drafting of all documents affecting real estate transactions in a manner to best protect the interests of the Corporation, including the optimal utilization of real estate and other corporate assets.
• Performs title reviews and provides a legal opinion of the ownership of currently owned properties as well as properties being acquired to expand the operational capabilities of the Corporation.
• Constructs, reviews, approves and modifies contractual agreements involving all real estate and other assets of the Corporation.
• Monitors and analyzes internal and external business, regulatory and financial issues and establishes best legal practices, including the development of forms and appropriate approval procedures relating to all acquisition, sales, leasing, licensing and other activities relating to real estate and other assets of the Corporation.
• Provides real estate expertise in interactions with the Law and other departments in connection with the development of policies and strategies for the Corporation.

Job Related Experience

Minimum Level: Not specified

Preferred Level: Not specified

Education

Preferred Level: Master's Degree (JD)

Preferred Majors: None listed

Licenses / Certifications

Required: Licensed Lawyer (and Member Of The Bar)

Preferred: None listed

Technical Skills

• MS Excel/Spreadsheets
• MS Powerpoint/Presentations
• MS Word/Word Processing

Skills And Abilities

• Analyzing Problems
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Persuading Others

Career Path

Predecessor Jobs: None listed

Future Jobs

• Director Real Estate
• AVP Real Estate

Company Overview

Since 1827, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) and its predecessor companies have safely moved the goods and materials that drive the U.S. economy. Today, it operates a customer-centric and operations-driven freight transportation network. Committed to furthering sustainability, Norfolk Southern helps its customers avoid 15 million tons of yearly carbon emissions by shipping via rail. Its dedicated team members deliver more than 7 million carloads annually, from agriculture to consumer goods, and is the largest rail shipper of auto products and metals in North America. Norfolk Southern also has the most extensive intermodal network in the eastern U.S., serving a majority of the country’s population and manufacturing base, with connections to every major container port on the Atlantic coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico and Great Lakes. Learn more by visiting www.NorfolkSouthern.com.

At Norfolk Southern, we believe in celebrating our individuality. By leveraging the unique backgrounds and viewpoints of our employees, we can create a culture of innovation, respect, and inclusion. We know that employees thrive in a workplace where differing viewpoints, ideas, and experiences are freely shared and valued. As such, we encourage all employees to contribute their distinctive skills and capabilities to our organization.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Together, we power progress.