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 position will concentrate 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; formation and administration of contracts and grants; procurement processes and protests; general transportation law; Freedom of Information Act requests; Conflict of Interest Act inquiries; responses to Subpoenas Duces Tecum; and coordination of responsibilities under state and federal law. The attorney will represent transportation agencies in litigation, particularly in matters involving the Virginia Public Procurement Act, and coordinate with outside special counsel on specialized legal matters. The role also includes reviewing transportation-related legislation and drafting official opinions for the Attorney General. The position is located 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.
- Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and management.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively 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 to transportation agencies, particularly the Port of Virginia, the Department of Rail and Public Transportation, and VDOT.
- Advise on procurement law and processes, contract and grant formation and administration, procurement protests, transportation law, Freedom of Information Act requests, Conflict of Interest Act inquiries, subpoenas, and state and federal legal responsibilities.
- Represent transportation agencies in litigation, particularly matters involving the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
- Coordinate with outside special counsel on specialized legal work 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
