Deputy General Counsel

TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY•Tucson, AZ

1d•$127,920 - $191,880•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy General Counsel assists the Executive Vice President/General Counsel (EVP/GC) in providing comprehensive legal advice and services to the TAA management and Board of Directors on a wide variety of matters from routine to complex. The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA. The above listed functions are not necessarily all the essential functions. Job duties and functions may be expanded or reduced by management based on future changing needs and job requirements.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from ABA accredited law school
Arizona State Bar admission (active attorney in good standing)
Eight or more years of experience in broad range of business, contracts, transactional, commercial, environmental, regulatory, public and/or real estate law; preferably for a public entity.
Knowledge of a variety of practices and procedures, including federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to TAA.
Knowledge of Public airport and FAA Regulatory issues to include Federal, State, County, and City laws applicable to TAA; FAR Part 77, FAR Part 139, TSA Part 1542, and TAA airport geography and land areas.
Knowledge of Supervisory best practices and the management of people
Knowledge of Administrative, regulatory, environmental, and constitutional law.
Knowledge of Public airport and FAA regulatory issues.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in legal analysis.
Skill in negotiating and drafting commercial and corporate governance documents.
Skill in being self-directed and a self-starter.
Ability to listen, analyze and effectively communicate opinions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Legal Department Team, TAA personnel, the TAA Board, representatives of other agencies, the local business community and the public.
Ability to learn and understand new business areas and new legal issues as they change and evolve over time in a dynamic environment.
Ability to recognize, define and solve complex legal issues.
Ability to work and coordinate with clients in the negotiation of complex contracts and leases.
Ability to make engaging public presentations.
Ability to operate a computer, utilizing Microsoft office software and any other computer software appropriate for assigned position.
Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, with mature judgment, to function in compelling, high stress, fast moving work surroundings, with deadlines and multiple projects.
Ability to initiate and organize responsibilities, and to take independent action relative to work problems requiring immediate solutions.
Ability to understand that dissemination of information outside of job requirements is based on “need-to-know” and maintain discreet and professional sense of confidentiality due to sensitive nature of job functions.
Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
A valid Arizona driver’s license and the ability to drive airport vehicles.
As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA’s emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents, as requested/required.
Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 requirements and certification within the first year.

Nice To Haves

C.M. or A.A.E. accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives, or other applicable industry certifications

Responsibilities

Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles, and Strategic Plan; Act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals.
Coach/guide direct reports’ development of their legal acumen, work product, and airport knowledge.
Direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of directly reporting employees with established, standardized criteria, performing or recommending training, coaching and mentoring required to keep staff at the highest level of skill necessary for meeting organization needs and objectives.
Assists the EVP/GC in providing legal advice and support to TAA management on a wide variety of legal issues and matters at the highest level of professionalism.
Attends meetings and provides advice to the Board of Directors and its advisory councils as requested or in the absence of the EVP/GC.
Advises and make recommendations regarding TAA corporate governance, policies, procedures, guidelines and resolutions.
Advises decision makers on TAA compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
For the relevant departments, reviews, prepares, negotiates and drafts a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including complex leases and agreements for acquisition, use or development of TAA property and facilities.
Analyzes various federal and state regulatory and statutory schemes and develops strategies for addressing issues.
Develops creative solutions to legal issues to satisfy multiple, sometimes competing objectives.
Conducts legal research and writes legal memoranda and opinions on a variety of subjects on their own initiative, or at the direction of the EVP/GC.
Establishes priorities and timelines for numerous competing legal issues, in consultation with EVP/GC.
Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.