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Alabama Power Company · 1 day ago

Real Estate Specialist (Legal Acquisition Team)

Birmingham, AL, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Alabama Power Company is a leading energy provider serving millions of customers across Alabama. They are seeking a Real Estate Specialist to manage the legal aspects of land acquisition and guide internal teams on compliance and risk assessment related to real estate transactions.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead internal collaboration required to execute the acquisition of land and land rights pursuant to the doctrine of eminent domain to ensure compliance with state law

Manage activities associated with the acquisition of proper zoning, subdivision, and permit approval for property purchased for the construction of company facilities including distribution, transmission, generation, and primary work locations

Manage activities associated with obtaining right of entry upon property to allow suitability studies to be performed in support of company projects

Lead legal negotiation of agreement terms and conditions for complex real estate transactions

Provide counsel for internal customers seeking to acquire legally defendable land rights and assess and assign risk levels to acquisitions

Communicate with leadership on the terms and risks associated with real estate transactions

Represent the company in public hearings related to land use and planning

Draft, review, analyze, and revise legal documents

Ensure all activities associated with the acquisition of land and land rights comply with APC policies and state laws

Qualification

JD degreeLaw licenseReal estate lawsLand use experienceReal estate practicesIndependent judgmentOral communicationWritten communicationProject managementInterpersonal skills

Required

Ability to draft, review, analyze, and revise legal documents

Ability to provide counsel for internal customers

Represent the company at public hearings

Ability to negotiate with others as it relates to the acquisition of land and land rights

Lead internal collaboration required to execute the acquisition of land and land rights pursuant to the doctrine of eminent domain to ensure compliance with state law

Manage activities associated with obtaining right of entry upon property to allow suitability studies to be performed in support of company projects

Lead legal negotiation of agreement terms and conditions for complex real estate transactions

Provide counsel for internal customers seeking to acquire legally defendable land rights and assess and assign risk levels to acquisitions

Communicate with leadership on the terms and risks associated with real estate transactions

Ensure all activities associated with the acquisition of land and land rights comply with APC policies and state laws

Knowledge of real estate practices and principles

Excellent demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and produce timely results, while being self-motivated and creative

Interpersonal skills to effectively work with people and be part of a team that is charged with balancing the legal, ethical and political considerations to represent Alabama Power's best interests

Project management experience

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Ability to bring consensus and buy-in among people with different views and agendas

Ability to work closely with and convene both internal and external stakeholders including power delivery, environmental, project management, accounting/tax, internal counsel, consultants, landowners and their counsel