Senior Counsel - Environmental Law

CSX; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CSX is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join its Law Department in Jacksonville, Florida. This role provides strategic legal counsel and manages environmental risks across the rail network, facilities, operations, and business activities.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., with at least five years of environmental law experience, and admission to practice in the United States. Responsibilities include advising on CERCLA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and related matters,

Qualifications

• J.D. required with substantial environmental law experience.
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience advising on environmental regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal counsel on federal and state environmental laws and regulations (CERCLA, CWA, CAA, RCRA, NEPA).
• Manage complex environmental litigation, regulatory investigations, and enforcement actions before courts and agencies.
• Advise on environmental issues in real estate, commercial, and corporate transactions, including due diligence and risk allocation.
• Direct and manage outside counsel while developing strategies for litigation, regulatory matters, and transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements and environmental indemnities.

Skills

Environmental law

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Contract negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION CSX is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join its Law Department in Jacksonville, Florida. This role provides strategic legal counsel and manages environmental legal risks related to CSX's rail network, facilities, operations, and business activities.

Job Summary

CSX is seeking an experienced Environmental Attorney to join its Law Department in Jacksonville, Florida. This role provides strategic legal counsel and manages environmental legal risks related to CSX's rail network, facilities, operations, and business activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice and strategic counsel on federal and state environmental laws and regulations, including CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, NEPA, and related state laws.
• Manage complex environmental litigation, regulatory investigations, administrative proceedings, and enforcement actions before federal and state courts and agencies.
• Advise on environmental issues arising from real estate, commercial, and corporate transactions, including environmental due diligence, risk allocation, indemnities, and other contractual protections.
• Direct and manage outside counsel while developing legal strategies for litigation, regulatory matters, and transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate settlement agreements, consent orders, access agreements, environmental indemnities, and other agreements involving environmental liabilities and obligations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years of legal experience with substantial responsibility for environmental law matters in a law firm, government agency, or corporate legal department.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience advising clients on environmental regulatory compliance, investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of legal experience with substantial environmental law responsibilities, including experience independently managing complex matters and advising business leaders on environmental risk.
• Significant experience with CERCLA, Superfund matters, environmental remediation, cost recovery, natural resource damages, or allocation disputes.
• Experience managing environmental litigation, regulatory investigations, and enforcement matters.
• Experience interacting with federal and state regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state environmental authorities.
• Experience supporting transportation, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, or freight rail operations.
• Experience managing outside counsel and environmental consultants.
• Admission to practice law in Florida or eligibility to register as authorized in-house counsel in Florida.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical, legal research, drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify and proactively address legal issues, assess risk, and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong judgment and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to build effective relationships with business leaders, regulators, outside counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-lawyer audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex legal matters, exercise sound judgment, and provide strategic counsel on issues involving significant legal, financial, operational, and reputational risk.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with Law Department priorities and business objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously, support diverse internal clients, and meet competing deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.

About Us

CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.

CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products.

For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides.

It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike.

More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com.

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Closing Statement

At CSX, two of our six Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster.

CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

This role offers an annual salary range based on experience and qualifications. In addition to base salary we provide an annual bonus opportunity.

At CSX, we prioritize valuing and developing employees, as well as operating safely. We are committed to offering our team members competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our benefits support financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being, with health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options. Learn more about our benefits here.