Job Description

Associate General Counsel Infrastructure & Real Estate

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move Americas workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

Work Location: This role can be based out of Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC (4-days in office)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Amtrak seeks a seasoned attorney with a balanced background in infrastructure, engineering projects and real estate/development. The ideal candidate will have deep experience drafting and negotiating large-scale construction agreements and supporting the full lifecycle of infrastructure projectsfrom procurement through execution and administration. Equally important is expertise in real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, easements, and development agreements (including P3s and commercial developments).

This role provides legal support for:

• Major infrastructure and engineering initiatives.
• Real estate and development projects.
• General corporate matters.
• Procurement-related issues (secondary focus).

The successful candidate must be well-versed in federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements, Amtraks grant agreements, and the needs of Amtraks stakeholders, including state and commuter partners. Postexecution, the attorney will support contract administration, claims resolution, potential construction litigation, advice and counseling, forensic construction scheduling, and award protests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide legal counsel throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects, including procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and dispute resolution.
• Support real estate and development transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, easements, and publicprivate/commercial development agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners such as architectural, engineering, and construction management firms to ensure alignment with legal obligations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Review and interpret complex engineering and construction documents (e.g., plans, specifications, schedules) to identify and advise on legal exposure and risk.
• Advise on contract administration, potential claims, and legal strategies related to construction or design issues, including forensic construction scheduling.
• Provide legal guidance on procurement processes, including RFI/RFQ/RFP development and contract drafting.
• Monitor and respond to changes in applicable laws and regulations affecting infrastructure and real estate activities.
• Manage outside counsel engaged on projectrelated matters and ensure compliance with Amtraks legal and financial guidelines.
• Conduct training and briefings for internal stakeholders on legal issues related to infrastructure, construction, and real estate operations.
• Perform special assignments and projects as delegated by senior legal leaders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to and current good standing in a state.
• Experience providing legal advice and guidance on construction, procurement, and real estate matters in a corporate, governmental, or law firm environment.
• Knowledge and experience in governmental contracting at the state or federal level.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and administering internal corporate programs.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a large workload of varying complexity efficiently and independently.
• Proficiency with common office software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom, OneDrive).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 9+ years of professional legal experience advising on construction, procurement, and real estate matters.
• Broad understanding of construction law, government contracts, real estate law, environmental law, utilities law, and general corporate law.
• Experience evaluating and responding to governmental requests for proposals.
• Experience drafting, interpreting, and providing guidance on legislation.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The salary range is $163,000$211,140. Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision plans; 401(k) with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off; and many other benefits.

Requisition ID: 164521

Posting Location(s): Pennsylvania; District of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia

Work Arrangement: 06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation.

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions require a preemployment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check, and a preemployment drug screen.

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