BNSF
Sr. General Attorney I - Environmental
BNSF, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Be part of a team that values safety, diversity, and excellence
We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.
We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!
Job Location:
Fort WorthOther Potential Locations:
Fort Worth, TXAnticipated Start Date:
10/01/2024Number of Positions:
1Salary Range:
$128,000 - $157,000
The position will involve:
Providing legal advice to internal clients across the company, with a particular focus on Environmental Remediation, Environmental Operations, Environmental Permitting, and HazMat.
Reviewing, drafting and leading the negotiation of consent decrees or administrative settlements with a variety of Federal and State Agencies.
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating environmental provisions in documents associated with real estate transactions and in contracts for goods and services.
Proactively identifying risk to the company and creatively finding ways to minimize the risk.
Researching and resolving general environmental matters affecting the company and the various operating subsidiaries of the company.
Handling environmental litigation, including choosing appropriate outside counsel, overseeing their work, and handling cases in-house when appropriate.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate will have substantial general environmental law expertise:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited Law School with strong academic record.
A current active Bar Law License.
7 plus years of experience focused on general environmental legal matters, with general knowledge of the CAA, NEPA, CERCLA, RCRA, and the CWA.
Excellent legal analytical, research, verbal and written communication and advocacy skills.
Knowledge of Lexis research system and web-based legal research tools, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to handle multiple complex and challenging assignments and projects in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to interact professionally, effectively, and diplomatically with Federal and State Agencies and Community Environmental Justice Representatives.
Commitment to Environmental compliance and excellence.
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time and/or based on business need.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of NEPA and associated legal issues a plus.
Experience in facility and infrastructure permitting, particularly in the transportation/logistics industry.
Experience with both stationary and mobile sources, particularly in the transportation/logistics industry.
Experience or knowledge of HazMat issues and regulatory agency oversight of HazMat response.
Exhibit deep subject matter expertise in U.S. environmental regulations, permitting and compliance enforcement matters, experience in environmental due diligence and remediation projects, as well as real estate transactions and commercial leasing matters.
Experience working with or as part of federal and state environmental regulatory authorities.
Interpersonal Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following professional skills and experience:
Excellent broad-based leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to motivate employees, build teams and relationships, and engender a sense of results-orientation; personal and organizational accountability, loyalty, independence and fairness among colleagues and employees, particularly in a multicultural environment.
Understanding of and firsthand experience with business environments, products and services in a transportation company.
Highly developed sense of judgment, risk management skills, and ability to balance business needs, regulatory obligations and reputational risks in an objective, practical way; demonstrated ability to both grasp the "big picture” and attend to details.
Proactivity and creativity in identifying issues, solutions, and opportunities for efficiency and synergies among programs, regions and markets.
Demonstrated legal leadership and management abilities, including management of a team of attorneys and other legal professionals, and supervision of outside counsel.
Demonstrated ability to lead successfully in geographically dispersed environments.
Highly effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization; ability to define and enforce standards where necessary in a persuasive and winning manner.
Strong “executive presence” with the stature to deliver advice in a manner that builds confidence and is respected and valued by clients, colleagues and senior business management.
Strong reputation for integrity and ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a timely and constructive manner.
Ability to develop and drive policy and program development and implementation; must be able to manage the development of broad-based training programs throughout the organization.
Ability to represent the Company effectively with government representatives and officials at all levels and in all situations.
Strong leadership skills, both in the position as supervisor of a work group, and as an influential leader among peers and other legal and business colleagues.
A high level of comfort with the fast pace of in-house legal practice and the ability to function effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Comfortable dealing with and navigating through ambiguity and making decisions in ambiguous situations.
Energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly results-oriented.
A willingness to be a “working manager,” which will require the ability to work contemporaneously on unrelated projects, and develop priorities among a wide range of management issues, while continuing to handle a steady flow of day-to-day matters.
Dedicated to responsive and solution-oriented client service.
Strong interpersonal skills: mature and flexible; able to interface effectively with senior business and legal management. One whose counsel and judgment are actively sought by clients and legal peers.
A collegial and collaborative work style.
At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
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)
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at
https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .
BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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We are one of the largest U.S. railroads transporting the nation’s freight across 28 western states and 3 Canadian provinces. As a member of our team, you will play a role in supporting the movement of essential products and materials that help feed, clothe, supply, and power communities throughout America and the world.
We are committed to a culture where all employees are included, belong, and have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. Come make a difference with us!
Job Location:
Fort WorthOther Potential Locations:
Fort Worth, TXAnticipated Start Date:
10/01/2024Number of Positions:
1Salary Range:
$128,000 - $157,000
The position will involve:
Providing legal advice to internal clients across the company, with a particular focus on Environmental Remediation, Environmental Operations, Environmental Permitting, and HazMat.
Reviewing, drafting and leading the negotiation of consent decrees or administrative settlements with a variety of Federal and State Agencies.
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating environmental provisions in documents associated with real estate transactions and in contracts for goods and services.
Proactively identifying risk to the company and creatively finding ways to minimize the risk.
Researching and resolving general environmental matters affecting the company and the various operating subsidiaries of the company.
Handling environmental litigation, including choosing appropriate outside counsel, overseeing their work, and handling cases in-house when appropriate.
Basic Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate will have substantial general environmental law expertise:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited Law School with strong academic record.
A current active Bar Law License.
7 plus years of experience focused on general environmental legal matters, with general knowledge of the CAA, NEPA, CERCLA, RCRA, and the CWA.
Excellent legal analytical, research, verbal and written communication and advocacy skills.
Knowledge of Lexis research system and web-based legal research tools, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to handle multiple complex and challenging assignments and projects in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to interact professionally, effectively, and diplomatically with Federal and State Agencies and Community Environmental Justice Representatives.
Commitment to Environmental compliance and excellence.
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time and/or based on business need.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of NEPA and associated legal issues a plus.
Experience in facility and infrastructure permitting, particularly in the transportation/logistics industry.
Experience with both stationary and mobile sources, particularly in the transportation/logistics industry.
Experience or knowledge of HazMat issues and regulatory agency oversight of HazMat response.
Exhibit deep subject matter expertise in U.S. environmental regulations, permitting and compliance enforcement matters, experience in environmental due diligence and remediation projects, as well as real estate transactions and commercial leasing matters.
Experience working with or as part of federal and state environmental regulatory authorities.
Interpersonal Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following professional skills and experience:
Excellent broad-based leadership skills and a demonstrated ability to motivate employees, build teams and relationships, and engender a sense of results-orientation; personal and organizational accountability, loyalty, independence and fairness among colleagues and employees, particularly in a multicultural environment.
Understanding of and firsthand experience with business environments, products and services in a transportation company.
Highly developed sense of judgment, risk management skills, and ability to balance business needs, regulatory obligations and reputational risks in an objective, practical way; demonstrated ability to both grasp the "big picture” and attend to details.
Proactivity and creativity in identifying issues, solutions, and opportunities for efficiency and synergies among programs, regions and markets.
Demonstrated legal leadership and management abilities, including management of a team of attorneys and other legal professionals, and supervision of outside counsel.
Demonstrated ability to lead successfully in geographically dispersed environments.
Highly effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization; ability to define and enforce standards where necessary in a persuasive and winning manner.
Strong “executive presence” with the stature to deliver advice in a manner that builds confidence and is respected and valued by clients, colleagues and senior business management.
Strong reputation for integrity and ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a timely and constructive manner.
Ability to develop and drive policy and program development and implementation; must be able to manage the development of broad-based training programs throughout the organization.
Ability to represent the Company effectively with government representatives and officials at all levels and in all situations.
Strong leadership skills, both in the position as supervisor of a work group, and as an influential leader among peers and other legal and business colleagues.
A high level of comfort with the fast pace of in-house legal practice and the ability to function effectively and efficiently in a dynamic environment.
Comfortable dealing with and navigating through ambiguity and making decisions in ambiguous situations.
Energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and highly results-oriented.
A willingness to be a “working manager,” which will require the ability to work contemporaneously on unrelated projects, and develop priorities among a wide range of management issues, while continuing to handle a steady flow of day-to-day matters.
Dedicated to responsive and solution-oriented client service.
Strong interpersonal skills: mature and flexible; able to interface effectively with senior business and legal management. One whose counsel and judgment are actively sought by clients and legal peers.
A collegial and collaborative work style.
At BNSF, you will have access to a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:
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)
All positions require pre-employment background verification, medical review and pre-employment drug screen. You can find more information by reviewing the Hiring Process. Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. More information is available at
https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic .
BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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