Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate
Sound TransitSeattle, Washington, United States
Posted September 17, 2025
140000 - 240000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Sound Transit is the regional transit agency for Central Puget Sound, responsible for planning, building, and operating light rail, commuter rail, express bus, and related transportation services. It is expanding to a 116‑mile light rail system that connects major job centers from Everett to Tacoma and east to Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, and Mercer Island, serving millions of riders and supporting the region’s projected population growth. The agency emphasizes safety, sustainability, and technology‑driven operations, drawing on expertise in civil engineering, construction management, and information technology. Sound Transit’s distinctive role as the largest mass transit expansion in the region’s history positions it as a leader in shaping the future of mobility for a rapidly growing population.
Job Description
Sound Transit seeks a Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate to provide professional senior level legal counsel to the Agency on complex legal matters, with an emphasis on eminent domain, property acquisition and relocation matters. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of relevant transactional and/or litigation experience and a solid understanding of complex real property issues.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate Degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
- Ten years experience in Washington transactional real estate, including housing and commercial developments, utility relocations, and consulting with outside counsel on matters involving real property litigation
- Active membership in good standing of the Washington State Bar (or equivalent)
- Current Washington State Bar License (or obtained within 6 months of employment)
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
- ORCA Card
- Tuition Reimbursement
