Rail Infrastructure Real Estate Counsel

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA); Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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 issues for Virginia’s rail projects. The role involves drafting and negotiating instruments, coordinating with outside counsel, and supporting the $5B+ capital program.

The position is based in Richmond or Alexandria and requires a law degree, Virginia bar admission, and at least three years in real property law.

Qualificações

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia bar is required.

Responsabilidades

• 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 reviewing project design plans and overseeing title examinations, plats, and appraisals.
• Obtain title insurance and manage settlement and recordation of real property instruments.
• Manage the acquisition process for parcels acquired for project development, including URA and non-URA scenarios.
• Provide real-property advice for VPRA's $5B+ capital program, including land-use permits and eminent domain matters.
• Advise on risks in real property transactions and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Maintain VPRA's right-of-way acquisition management plan (RAMP) and document control system.
• Interact with state and federal agencies during ROW processes and support permitting and grants.

Conhecimentos

Real property

Title exams

Easements

Land use

Negotiation

Legal research

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 issues for Virginia’s rail projects. The role involves drafting and negotiating instruments, coordinating with outside counsel, and supporting the $5B+ capital program.

The position is based in Richmond or Alexandria and requires a law degree, Virginia bar admission, and at least three years in real property law.