Attorney-Adviser (General)
Job description
About the Position: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Office of the Chief Counsel, Military Programs and Installation Law practice group is hiring an experienced attorney to provide authoritative legal advice on complex real property matters. The position supports senior leaders on real estate acquisition, management, disposal, leasing, housing, energy, and other high-value or precedent-setting transactions.
Provides authoritative legal advice and counsel to senior officials and program offices on complex real property acquisition, management, disposal, leasing, development, and related program matters.
Interprets statutes, case law, regulations, policies, and proposed legislation to determine legal effects on real property programs and transactions.
Drafts and reviews legal instruments, agreements, legal opinions, briefs, and other written products to ensure legal sufficiency and protect organizational interests.
Advises headquarters elements and subordinate organizations on the negotiation, preparation, execution, and administration of complex real property initiatives, including housing, energy, leasing, and exchange programs.
Represents the organization in negotiations and other external engagements involving complex or controversial real property transactions; resolves legal and policy issues that cannot be addressed at lower organizational levels.
Skills mentioned
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, provides comprehensive engineering and project‑management services that support national security, economic vitality, and disaster resilience across the Great Lakes region. Leveraging multidisciplinary expertise, the district delivers civil works, water‑level management, navigation, dredging, habitat restoration, and environmental stewardship, while also supporting military infrastructure and regulatory compliance. Employees collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to design, construct, and operate critical infrastructure projects—from flood control and water‑resource management to invasive‑species control and recreational facility development—ensuring safe, sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment.
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