Chief Legal Officer & General Councel

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 8:00 AMPOSITION SUMMARYThe Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel oversees and manages all legal functions for OmniTRAX and Broe Real Estate Services and their managed affiliates. In this role, they are a critical player in driving synergies across businesses and promoting the Powered by Rail and Real Estate Initiative. Leads corporate strategic and tactical legal initiatives and is a key leader in all steps of real estate and rail transactions. Facilitates business strategy development, directly involved in complex business transactions, and oversees negotiation of critical contracts. Provides strategic advice and support for operations and management. Ensures legal needs are met for all business units. Offers professional legal advice and representation for complicated legal issues throughout the organization and specifically to the CEOs, The Board of Directors, and Senior Management teams. Obtains and oversees the work of outside counsel including litigation. Ensures legal compliance and limits risk exposure operating within the law, at all times.The Chief Legal Officer General Counsel demonstrates and adheres to the company values of safety, honesty, ownership, respect, and teamwork to ensure a successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESWorks across businesses to drive legal synergies needed for combined Rail and Real Estate projects including land acquisitions, industrial development, joint ventures rail leasing arrangements, mergers and acquisitions and financing deals.Provides expert and strategic legal advice to management.Oversee all legal matters including corporate governance, legal compliance, risk management, procurement, compliance around deals/transactions and the company's expansion and M&A activity, government grant funding, employment, and employee/community safetyConducts and supervises legal due diligence for all real estate and rail dealsDrafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of real estate and rail contracts for all areas of the businessesAdvises on legal methods/issues for raising capital including: drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements related to capital raising (term sheets, investment agreement, loan documents), ensuring compliance with securities laws and regulations, coordinating with investment bankers, accountants and others on the management teamThorough knowledge of all aspects of the company's businesses and all legal documents pertaining to the businessesSet internal governance policies and manages the impact of external factorsParticipates in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs; provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters.Judge the merits of court cases filed against or on behalf of the company; work with appropriate executive(s) to define a strategic defense; approve settlements of disputes where warrantedManage outside counsel and provide general oversight and organization of their assignments and budgetAnticipate issues and estimate risks strategically; identify proactive solutions that eliminate or mitigate risksDeals with complex, significant matters that cue across legal and related areasKeep abreast of standard practices and trends affecting the company's industriesAdvise the organization about government regulations and legal rightsManage the legal issues and regulatory compliance required as a result of any facility relocationsOTHER DUTIESPerform other duties and projects assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide leadership, mentoring and guidance to team with execution of projects; set performance goals, and provide on-going coaching of employees to achieve career objectives, cultivate a high-performance culture; build a leadership pipeline throughout the organizationSet the example, create and lead the culture of mutual respect, cooperation, and attention to detail for employees to deliver profitable execution on business goalsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESJuris Doctor Degree10+ years related legal experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department6+ years of experience overseeing and managing all legal aspects of complex real estate and rail transactions to include complex asset acquisitions, service/leasing agreements, and divestitures in real estate and other sectors.6+ supervisory experience; strong leadership and mentoring skills to develop a high performance teamExceptional business acumenExperience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directorsExperience with cost-effective management of outside legal resourcesWorking knowledge of developing legal strategy and objectives; in-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizationsAnticipate legal issues or risks; excellent problem solving and resolution skillsFamiliarity with commercial and residential real estate marketsHigh degree of professional ethics; excellent judgment and analytical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills; effectively converse with all levels of the company, customers, business associatesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to enable effective contract development and reviewProfessional integrity and accountabilityExperience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external partiesWork in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSESActive license to practice lawPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESPrevious experience in real estate, railroad, or supply chain logisticsExperience working for a family officePREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSESNoneWORK ENVIRONMENTWork in a climate-controlled office and routinely use standard office equipmentCOMPENSATIONExact starting salary is determined by merit; seniority; geographic location; education, training, and/or experience related to job duties and responsibilitiesFLSA Status: Exempt, Not Eligible for OvertimeEligible for Participation - Annual Discretionary BonusBENEFITS401(k)401(k) matchingAD&D insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid Maternity leavePaid Parental leaveReferral programRelocation assistanceSick timeVacation timeVision insuranceTRAVELUp to 30%, as business requiresPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSPhysical Requirements% of Work TimeRemain in a seated position80%Speak and hear clearly100%Lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs.20%Stoop, kneel, bend and reach10%Dexterity to write and manipulate keyboard and mouse #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17