Land Research Specialist 2 (Birmingham, AL, 35203) | 05/13/26 Job Description Job title:

Land Research Specialist Location:

Birmingham, AL, 35203

Duration:

03 years contract

Schedule:

Standard shift Pay range: XXXX to XXXX an hour (Depends on experience & qualification) Job Responsibilities Assist in the management of the Company's fee owned lands and the protection of the Company's land rights

Assist in the management and resolution of complex surveillance matters involving the Company's fee owned lands

Negotiate/Draft complex commercial leases/licenses and/or certain legal provisions within governmental and non-profit leases/licenses, oftentimes negotiating with external counsel for commercial lessees/licensees

Review, analyze, and provide input on proposed legislation that may impact the Company's landholdings

Draft, review, analyze, and/or revise legal documents to protect the Company's lands, land rights, and/or draft legal documents to provide 3rd parties with the limited right of temporary access to Company lands

Assist with management of property remediation and restoration, and assist with the recovery from responsible 3rd parties

Assist the Team Leader with the management and oversight of litigated matters involving Company lands and land rights Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills) Must model "Our Values" (Safety, Inclusion, Integrity, and Performance) and display strong teamworking skills

BS Degree required, Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school strongly preferred

Minimum five (5) years' experience practicing law

Prior experience involving real estate litigation strongly preferred

Prior experience with drafting/negotiating of lease/license agreements preferred

Member of Alabama State Bar (active license) preferred

Experience with real estate laws, rules, and regulations

Demonstrated knowledge of real estate practices and principles

Ability to think strategically, be innovative, and implement tactically, while making timely decisions

Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills to effectively deal with internal and external business partners/stakeholders while balancing the legal, ethical and political considerations to represent the Company's best interest