Associate General Counsel, Real Property & Rail Projects

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal advice on real property transactions, right-of-way acquisitions, and land-use matters. The role is based in Richmond or Alexandria, VA, with responsibilities spanning negotiations, drafting instruments, and coordination with agencies and outside counsel.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, Virginia bar admission, and at least three years handling real property matters, with strong research,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia bar is required.
• At least three (3) years of practicing law in support of real property transactions.
• Ability to conduct complex legal research and analyze existing laws and regulations.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit legal opinions, contracts, and other legal written materials.
• Ability to represent VPRA before courts or in other legal matters.
• Ability to liaise with outside legal counsel on complex legal issues or large projects.

Responsibilities

• Support VPRA's team throughout commercial negotiations relating to real property transactions.
• Draft, edit, and negotiate real property instruments such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, deeds, easements, and similar agreements.
• Support transactional work streams such as review of project design plans, plat generation, appraisal coordination, title examinations, plats, appraisals, title insurance, settlement and recordation of real property instruments.
• Manage the acquisition process for parcels acquired in support of project development (private and public entities).
• Provide essential real-property-related advice in support of VPRA's $5+ billion capital project program, including land-use permits and eminent domain proceedings.
• Advise on pre-acquisition environmental due diligence; liaise with outside counsel; maintain RAMP and document control systems.
• Interact with state and federal agencies during the right-of-way acquisition process; support grant funding and project permitting by ensuring compliance with the law.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Real property transactions

Negotiation

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal advice on real property transactions, right-of-way acquisitions, and land-use matters. The role is based in Richmond or Alexandria, VA, with responsibilities spanning negotiations, drafting instruments, and coordination with agencies and outside counsel.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, Virginia bar admission, and at least three years handling real property matters, with strong research,