Counsel

Counsel or Senior Counsel, Forestry The Counsel or Senior Counsel, Forestry, will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Forestry and will provide advice and counsel to forest resources and land-based solutions businesses. This includes responsibility for commercial activities, litigation, real-estate transactions and land use matters. Primary Responsibilities Serve as counsel to the forestry business regarding legal matters in assigned geography. Provide legal support to the land-based solutions businesses, including minerals, pipelines, hunting and recreation, solar, communication towers, and carbon projects. Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other documents to be used by the business units and work closely with management to structure business transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions and ventures. Review and negotiate company corporate procurement contracts to mitigate risk and support operational needs. Provide litigation support for business units and coordinate with Assistant General Counsel and outside counsel, as applicable, to ensure alignment with company objectives. Assist environmental and real-estate personnel on issues relating to land management and real-estate development, including wetland delineation, mitigation and permitting. Assist in training management and clients on compliance with applicable law. Assist with implementing the Company’s compliance program with respect to the businesses. Help manage outside counsel and other legal consultants (and their budgets). Qualifications B.A. or B.S. undergraduate degree and J.D. degree from a respected law school with indicia of academic achievement, and admission to the bar of at least one state (Florida or Georgia would be preferred but not required for hire). The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of law firm or in-house legal experience, preferably with exposure to the forestry, real-estate, renewable energy or land-use sectors. Ability to manage outside counsel and work collaboratively with business teams. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Detail oriented, able to prioritize work and multi-task in a busy legal office, meet deadlines, be an excellent communicator (both verbal and written), and be capable of working independently with little direct supervision. Strong work ethic, show initiative (self-starter), be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality within a strictly confidential environment. Strong Microsoft Word experience, familiar with Microsoft Excel, and ready, willing and able to learn new or unfamiliar technology resources (e.g., Gemini, Legal Tracker and Contract Management Software). Must be willing to work in the Atlanta, Georgia office at least 3 days per week. Location and Work Schedule Atlanta, Georgia office – at least 3 days per week. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, accident and disability insurance. We also provide a health savings account, a dependent care spending account and an employee assistance plan. Our 401(k) retirement savings plan includes company matching contributions as well as enhanced retirement contributions. Work-Life Integration: flexible work schedules, hybrid work-from-home options (for most positions), a minimum of three weeks paid vacation, five paid personal days, eight paid holidays, three personal choice holidays, and paid sick leave each year. Paid caregiver and bonding leave are also offered. StayStrong Wellness Program: wellness reimbursements, annual health screenings, wellness incentives, mental health and financial wellness seminars, financial counseling and planning tools. Career development is a company-wide priority. We provide career planning tools and resources, paid training and development opportunities and offer 80% tuition reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr