Associate General Counsel

RTD • Rock Hill, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs general legal services for the organization in the area of transactions or litigation as well as specialization in one or more legal compliance areas such as PUC (Public Utilities Commission) and federal regulatory compliance (Federal Transit Administration/Federal Railroad Administration), civil rights, employment, labor relations, public finance, procurement, public entity representation and governance, data privacy, real estate, construction, and public safety. This requisition is intended to fill two (2) projected openings.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Current membership in the Colorado Bar (or eligibility to apply for admission “On Motion” or by UBE Score Transfer pursuant to C.R.C.P. 203.2(1) or 203.3).
• A minimum of four years of experience in the practice of law after admittance to the bar.
• Proficiency in at least one area of legal specialization, such as PUC and federal regulatory compliance, civil rights, employment, labor relations, public finance, procurement, public entity representation and governance, data privacy, real estate, construction, and public safety.
• Proficiency in legal issues involving governmental entities.
• Ability to conduct computerized and non-computerized legal and factual research, including Westlaw.
• Ability to prepare briefs, memoranda and other legal documents, and to engage in oral advocacy, with strong analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to maintain familiarity with general legal areas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sequences concepts logically, clarifies complex information, and gains understanding of complex material easily.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Individual recruitments may require experience in one or more particular fields of legal specialization as set forth above to satisfy the anticipated needs for in-house legal representation, including transactional and/or trial/hearing experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of legal services in one or more assigned areas of legal specialization (transactions, litigation, compliance) and is primarily responsible for developing and representing the organization’s legal positions in such areas.
• Provides general counsel support, advice and advocacy for internal departments, divisions and the Board of Directors.
• Handles all aspects of transactional matters including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts, easements, leases and other real estate acquisition documents, governmental agreements for funding of joint projects, construction, utility relocation and environmental studies, and documents for joint development of transportation projects with local jurisdictions and private developers.
• Handles all aspects litigation in connection with a wide variety of claims including personal injury and property damage litigation, employment litigation, administrative hearings (PUC, labor, workers’ compensation, civil rights, and others), labor arbitrations, contract claims, subrogation claims, collection matters; handles all related document collection, review and production, witness preparation, discovery, depositions, legal motions and briefs, and represents the organization in hearings, trials and arbitration proceedings.
• Provides advice in one or more specialized legal compliance area such as PUC (Public Utilities Commission) and federal regulatory compliance (FTA/FRA), civil rights, employment, labor relations, public finance, procurement, public entity representation and governance, data privacy, real estate, construction, and public safety.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of outside legal counsel retained by the organization.
• All job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees