Job Description

Responsible for partnering with internal clients to manage legal matters from initiation through resolution, including cases, proceedings, transactions, rulemakings and negotiations. Conducts legal research, analyzes risk, develops recommendations, and prepares legal documents to support business objectives. Exercises independent judgment on assigned matters while consulting with senior legal leadership on complex, high‑risk, high-visibility or novel legal issues.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to internal clients on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, transactional and legal matters, including identification and assessment of risk.
• Manage assigned litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, including coordinating and overseeing outside counsel in alignment with established legal strategies.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize contracts, agreements, claims, and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support informed decision‑making and risk mitigation.
• Partner with business leaders and internal stakeholders to develop practical, business‑focused legal solutions.
• Escalate significant risk, novel legal issues, or matters with high visibility or enterprise impact to senior legal leadership as appropriate.
• Support the development and implementation of legal strategies and best practices within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent post‑graduate legal degree.
• 3+ years of legal experience, preferably in corporate, regulatory, litigation, or transactional practice.
• Active admission and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage matters of moderate to significant complexity.
• Sound judgment and ability to identify legal risk and escalate appropriately.
• Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills with business partners.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self-reliant and comfortable with emerging technological legal tools.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work independently while remaining aligned with legal department priorities.
• Willingness to handle multiple matters in support of multiple internal clients concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Occasional travel may be required.

CSX is passionate about building a workforce that reflects the values and behaviors of ONE CSX. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to diversity and engagement, as well as our support for veterans and reservists.
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Connect with us on Facebook X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube
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This role offers an annual salary range based on experience and qualifications. In addition to base salary we provide an annual bonus opportunity.
At CSX, we prioritize valuing and developing employees, as well as operating safely. We are committed to offering our team members competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our benefits support financial, physical, emotional, and social well-being, with health plans, wellness programs, and customizable coverage options. Learn more about our benefits here