Sr. Attorney- Real Estate

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel on an assigned basis to members of management and various departments concerning areas of expertise
• May lead and manage a team by training, developing and coaching team members on a consistent basis
• Oversees and evaluates the performance and progress of outside counsel representing or advising the company in department-specific matters
• Evaluates, determines and coordinates with management, regarding the appropriate action/position/response to be taken by the company
• Acts on behalf of the company and participates in the negotiation and drafting of legal documents (which may include legal court documents)
• Reviews, analyzes and makes recommendations, concerning compliance with federal and state laws and regulations affecting the company’s present and future business plans
• Recommends necessary actions to affect policy compliance and adopt the best business structure for legal compliance
• Conducts litigation or administrative proceedings affecting the company’s interests in his/her field of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• 6+ years of experience and demonstrated competency in relevant area of law specialization
• Superior academic record
• Ability to determine appropriateness of settlement or litigation
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Strong negotiation, human relations and communications skills
• Proficient in computer PC skills including, but not limited to MS Office including: Outlook, Word, Excel and the internet

Essential Functions

• Ability to travel as required in order to meet with customers, vendors, other team members, and/or other business necessities
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to read and interpret documents and instructions from customers, vendors, and other team members
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to work within the appropriate level of independence
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility
• Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities
• Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.