Land Research Specialist 2

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Land Research Specialist with a strong legal background to support the management, protection, and optimization of company-owned lands and associated land rights. The successful candidate will play a key role in negotiating agreements, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the company’s fee-owned lands and ensure the protection of associated land rights.

• Manage and resolve complex surveillance and encroachment matters involving company landholdings.

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial leases/licenses and key legal provisions within governmental and nonprofit agreements.

• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on proposed legislation impacting company landholdings.

• Prepare, analyze, and revise legal documents to safeguard land rights or grant temporary access to third parties.

• Support property remediation and restoration efforts, including recovery actions from responsible third parties.

• Collaborate with the Team Leader in managing and overseeing litigated matters concerning company lands.

• Provide ongoing legal and strategic guidance to ensure compliance with real estate laws, regulations, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • BS Degree required.

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school strongly preferred.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years practicing law (external to APC strongly preferred).

  • Experience in real estate litigation strongly preferred.

  • Prior exposure to drafting/negotiating lease and license agreements preferred.

• Certifications/Licenses:

  • Active membership in the Alabama State Bar preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of real estate laws, rules, and regulations.

• Strong understanding of real estate practices, land management, and property rights.

• Ability to think strategically and act tactically, balancing legal, ethical, and political considerations.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Highly skilled in drafting, reviewing, and analyzing legal documentation.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make timely and sound decisions.