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Alabama Power Company · 4 days ago

Real Estate Specialist (Legal Acquisition Team)

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

Alabama Power Company is a leading energy provider that delivers safe and reliable electricity to millions of customers in Alabama. They are seeking a Real Estate Specialist to manage the legal acquisition of land and land rights, ensuring compliance with state laws and corporate policies while providing counsel and negotiating terms for 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 degreeCurrent law licenseReal estate lawsLegal document draftingNegotiation skillsProject managementRisk assessmentCourtroom experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

JD degree

Current law license (in good standing) in the State of Alabama

Legal education and experience with state real estate laws, rules and regulations

Experience with land use and planning

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