Real Estate: Sr. Attorney/Sr. Counsel

The successful candidate will be responsible for commercial real estate transactions at FedEx Ground. Ability to draft, negotiate and close a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including distribution facility leases, build-to-suit leases, purchase and sale of real property. Successful candidate will be able to handle all aspects of transactions and be a legal and business advisor on compliance with laws and regulations, existing corporate polices and acceptable levels of legal and financial risk. Excellent computer, interpersonal and writing skills required. Must collaborate with other FedEx attorneys and outside counsel.

Essential Functions

• Assesses legal risk and provides management with recommendations regarding matters such as pending litigation, government relations relative to legislation, regulatory compliance, business transactions, commercial contracts, employment laws, and labor matters.
• Prepares legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, and/or commercial contracts.
• Creates, updates, and reviews policies and procedures to ensure that the company is operating in compliance with regulations and that regulatory reporting requirements are met.
• Studies major areas of concern to the Company to recommend appropriate plans of action including changes to policies and procedures.
• Represents the company before federal, state and local courts, administrative agencies and/or other third-parties.
• Engages, oversees, directs and/or evaluates the performance and progress of outside counsel representing the company to ensure requisite expert legal advice is obtained when/as necessary.
• Provides on-the-spot and consistent legal advice from accumulated knowledge and experience.
• Provides legal counsel on cross-functional and cross-operating company projects and initiatives.
• Develops and delivers presentations and training to employees, including management, within area of responsibility.