Counsel

CSX•Jacksonville, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for partnering with internal clients to manage legal matters from initiation through resolution, including cases, proceedings, transactions, rulemakings and negotiations. Conducts legal research, analyzes risk, develops recommendations, and prepares legal documents to support business objectives. Exercises independent judgment on assigned matters while consulting with senior legal leadership on complex, high‑risk, high-visibility or novel legal issues.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent post‑graduate legal degree.
3+ years of legal experience, preferably in corporate, regulatory, litigation, or transactional practice.
Active admission and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to independently manage matters of moderate to significant complexity.
Sound judgment and ability to identify legal risk and escalate appropriately.
Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills with business partners.
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
Self-reliant and comfortable with emerging technological legal tools.
Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with legal department priorities.
Willingness to handle multiple matters in support of multiple internal clients concurrently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance to internal clients on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, transactional and legal matters, including identification and assessment of risk.
Manage assigned litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, including coordinating and overseeing outside counsel in alignment with established legal strategies.
Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, agreements, claims, and regulatory submissions.
Conduct legal research and analysis to support informed decision‑making and risk mitigation.
Partner with business leaders and internal stakeholders to develop practical, business‑focused legal solutions.
Escalate significant risk, novel legal issues, or matters with high visibility or enterprise impact to senior legal leadership as appropriate.
Support the development and implementation of legal strategies and best practices within the department.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.