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[Apply on CSX’s careers site →](https://fa-eowa-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CSXCareers/job/54935) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [CSX](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csx/) / Counsel - Real Estate ## Job description ### Job Summary Responsible for reviewing and drafting real estate contracts, development agreements, easements, purchase and sale agreements, and leases; reviewing title commitments and support documents, researching local ordinances, attending planning and zoning meetings, defending title and other real estate actions; supporting Real Estate team with business and strategic matters; and providing overall support to the Associate General Counsel/Regulatory and Transactions and General Counsel. Primary Activities and Responsibilities - Draft leases, purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, letters of intent, deeds, etc., for commercial real estate transactions. - Coordinate and direct the review and preparation of commercial leasing, acquisition and disposition documentation. - Review real estate contracts to reflect desired business terms/conditions and legal standards. - Review title and closing documents prior to closing. - Support title review, provide title defense and prosecute when necessary. - Work with outside counsel on real estate litigation defense or prosecution. - Attend planning commission and zoning meetings and represent the company when necessary. - Consult with Real Estate team to determine real estate business and strategic needs (e.g., acquisitions, disposals, protection of property interests, etc.). - Negotiate contracts (e.g., purchases, sales, leases, etc.) with external parties (e.g., attorneys, business representatives, real estate brokers, etc.). - Perform/arrange for transactional legal services (e.g., coordinates closing process, provides executable documents, manages escrow accounts, etc.) to ensure accurate and timely completion of real estate transactions. - Provide legal counsel to internal departments on real estate matters (e.g., risk exposure, legal position, obligations, etc.) to develop business strategies for real estate transactions. - Partner with external counsel to collaborate on complex, high risk, and costly real estate matters and transactions. - Conduct legal due diligence, including title and survey, land use/zoning, and environmental and evaluate risks associated with properties. ### Minimum Qualifications - Juris-Doctorate degree - 5 or more years of experience as an attorney in commercial real estate - Admitted to practice law in the United States (Good Standing). Ability to obtain FL Authorized In-House Counsel status. ### Preferred Qualifications - Juris-Doctorate degree - 7 or more years of experience with a law firm or in-house transfer, specifically in commercial real estate ### Knowledge and Skills - Excellent analytical, communication, research and writing skills - Ability to anticipate issues, mitigate risk through legal work and partner appropriately to solve business problems. - Ability to work more independently and handle more significant matters and risk exposure to the company. - Excellent analytical and negotiation skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documents - Strong presentation, influence and communication skills at all levels of management Leadership The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence. ### Job Requirements - Work inside an office environment ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 5, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: Jacksonville, FL, United States - Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on CSX’s careers site →](https://fa-eowa-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CSXCareers/job/54935) ## More jobs at CSX ### [Senior Counsel - Environmental Law](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csx/jobs/97c6d83f1c6f12a20b9f/) Jacksonville, FL, United States ### [Accounting Internship - Summer 2027 (Paid)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csx/jobs/81d90b28fdc9f2f078f2/) Jacksonville, FL, United States ### [Commercial Leadership Development Associate (Sales & Marketing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csx/jobs/29af015a3a37b971c95b/) Jacksonville, FL, United States ### [Corporate Investigator - Analytics & Innovation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csx/jobs/462a5cfc9a51534df3d2/) Jacksonville, FL, United States ### [Customer Solutions Leadership Development Associate (Sales & Marketing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/csx/jobs/d6621ca7532290d9e002/) Jacksonville, FL, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Real Estate Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/9dca458df641ce445385/) Albertsons · Pleasanton, CA, United States ### [Senior Counsel, Real Estate and Construction](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/dd3c920c33934f93a4d0/) Eaton · Beachwood, Ohio, USA ### [Director Counsel - Real Estate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/target/jobs/9ba44b48c2abdf9abb6c/) Target · Minneapolis, MN ### [Corporate Counsel, Real Estate, Real Estate Legal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/7b539d7bddfbee4f8b60/) Amazon · US, WA, Seattle ### [Corporate Counsel, Real Estate, NA Ops Real Estate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/d7db26b0210d8ba36ef6/) Amazon · US, WA, Seattle [Jobs in Jacksonville, FL](/locations/us/fl/jacksonville/)[Jobs in Florida](/locations/us-fl/)[Legal & Compliance jobs](/functions/legal-compliance/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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