BNSF Railway · 20 hours ago
General Attorney (Transactional/Contracts)
DFW Metroplex
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expBNSF Railway is one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting freight across the nation. They are seeking a General Attorney to provide expert in-house counsel, support internal clients on transactions, and manage disputes related to various agreements.
RailroadTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support internal clients on transactions with BNSF’s suppliers and other counterparties. This includes reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements touching all aspects of BNSF’s operations, including high-value agreements with BNSF’s critical partners regarding operational, commercial, real estate, and construction issues
Counsel various BNSF departments on issues related to those agreements, including helping to manage disputes that occasionally arise and are resolved through litigation or arbitration
Assist with BNSF’s contract management system, working as part of a team of lawyers and paralegals managing that function for BNSF
Qualification
Required
Able to work now and in the future without BNSF's assistance (whether monetary, through sponsorship, or otherwise) in obtaining, maintaining, or extending employment authorization (including H-1B, STEM OPT/CPT, or TN nonimmigrant status)
J.D. Degree
Current law license (Texas preferred, but not mandatory)
2+ years of legal practice
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other web-based legal research tools
Preferred
2+ years of relevant work experience as a practicing lawyer (in-house, law firm or government) handling complex contract negotiations and transactions and/or dispute resolution (litigation/arbitration)
Ability to handle complex and challenging assignments with extremely short turnaround deadlines
Strong negotiation skills and ability to build consensus and communicate compelling legal/business justification for position
Excellent legal research, verbal and written communication skills and ability to handle complex and challenging assignments with extremely short turnaround deadlines
Experience in the transportation or manufacturing industry
Experience with Intellectual Property issues
References, non-confidential writing samples, and law school transcript may be requested
Benefits
An industry-leading 401(k) and renowned Railroad Retirement program.
A range of robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions, as well as life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, and dependent care spending account (with employer match).
Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
Generous leave / time off policies.
Company
BNSF Railway
BNSF Railway operates one of the largest railroad networks in North America, with about 32,500 route miles in 28 states and three Canadian provinces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-02-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Kathryn M. Farmer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-15
2025-12-19
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