Federal Real Property Counsel – Projects and Acquisitions

US Army Corps of Engineers

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District seeks an experienced attorney to serve as the District Counsel’s legal advisor on real estate matters arising from Fort Worth District projects. The role includes advising on property acquisitions, reviewing contracts, and drafting title opinions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The candidate must have an ABA-accredited law degree (JD/LLB) and active bar membership, with at least two years of professional legal experience

Qualifications

Completion of ABA-accredited law school with JD/LLB
Bar membership in good standing of a U.S. state or territory
Experience assessing complex real estate transactions and related legal documents

Responsibilities

Serve as legal advisor to District Counsel on real estate projects
Advise on acquisition of real property interests by purchase, donation, exchange or interagency transfer
Research and provide legal advice during all real estate processes (acquisition, in-lease, out-grant, disposal)
Prepare legal documents for real estate condemnation and large-scale litigation
Draft documents for Project Partnership Agreements (PPA) implementations
Review contracts and provide opinions on legal sufficiency
Prepare attorney title opinions complying with law and regulations