Assistant Attorney General, Construction, Infrastructure & Transportation Section
About The Position
The Assistant Attorney General will provide legal services to Virginia transportation agencies and entities responsible for the state’s transportation network, including roads, rail, ports, space, and air. The work will focus particularly on advising the Port of Virginia, the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Legal advice may cover the Virginia Public Procurement Act; contract and grant formation and administration; procurement processes and protests; transportation law; Freedom of Information Act requests; Conflict of Interest Act inquiries; responses to Subpoenas Duces Tecum; and the coordination of responsibilities under state and federal law. The attorney will represent transportation agencies in litigation, particularly matters involving the Virginia Public Procurement Act, and coordinate with outside special counsel on specialized legal work. The position also involves reviewing transportation-related legislation and drafting official opinions for the Attorney General. It is based in Richmond, Virginia, and reports to the Chief of the Construction, Infrastructure & Transportation Section as well as other Assistant Attorneys General.
Requirements
- Admission to the Virginia State Bar.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and management at all levels.
- Ability to work well within a team of professionals.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with state or federal procurement law, including negotiating and drafting contracts and grants.
- Familiarity with general litigation.
- Familiarity with regulatory appeals.
- A minimum of three years of relevant experience, including experience in state and federal courts.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and services to transportation agencies, particularly the Port of Virginia, the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and VDOT.
- Advise on procurement law and processes, contracts and grants, transportation law, public records requests, conflicts of interest, subpoenas, and state and federal law responsibilities.
- Represent transportation agencies in litigation, particularly matters involving the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
- Coordinate the work of outside special counsel on specialized legal matters for transportation agencies.
- Review transportation-related legislation.
- Draft official opinions for the Attorney General.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
