General Attorney; Transactional​/Contracts

General Attorney (Transactional/Contracts)

Be part of a team that values safety, inclusion, 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 Worth

Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX

Anticipated

Start Date:

03/01/2026

Number of Positions: 1

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000

Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

The BNSF Railway Law and Claims Department provides expert in-house counsel and collaborates with outside counsel to ensure the railroad operates safely and meets all legal and contractual obligations. Our licensed attorneys and legal professionals are dedicated to upholding the highest legal compliance standards. Additionally, our specialized Claims team promotes safety, investigates incidents, and resolves them ethically.

The BNSF Railway Law Department is made up of people from diverse professional backgrounds, each bringing their unique experiences to enhance our team. We are looking for smart, talented and dedicated lawyers who could be a great fit for this role. Whether you have experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements, litigating such agreements, or are just eager to join a great in-house legal team, we encourage you to apply.

This is a full-time position located in Fort Worth, TX. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture where work life balance, which requires flexibility for when life happens, is important and respected.

Travel is minimal, less than 10%.

Key responsibilities may include:

Support internal clients on transactions with BNSF’s suppliers and other counter parties. 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.

Daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment.

The duties and responsibilities in this posting are representative categories to be used in deciding whether to apply for this position. This is not an exhaustive list of the position’s duties.

At BNSF Railway, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, showcasing their skills, experiences and development. We provide resources and tools to help you reach your full potential, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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…