Description:
Basic Function:Assists Attorneys with providing sound, ethical, reliable, professional legal advice and counsel to A Public Transportation Services Company. Performs duties with utmost care and attention in reviewing legal matters. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with applicable rules and safety procedures.
Responsibilities and Specific Duties
- Develops terms and conditions of contracts for all assigned procurement projects.
- Negotiates, drafts and/or reviews transactions, contracts, agreements, memorandums or understanding and various other legal documents.
- Research legal issues related to transit law, administrative law, regulatory or contractual matters.
- Drafts and reviews scope of services, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications and other procurement related documents.
- Reviews federal and state legislative language and researches its effect on Metor, and drafts alternative language as needed.
- Provides advice and counsel during transactional/contract development drafting and negotiations regarding potential or actual disputes, legal issues, liability and analyzes liability or litigation exposure.
- Researches, drafts and develops agency guidelines and policies.
- Assists litigation counsel in contract or transactional claim development, defense or prosecution.
- Provides advice and counsel to Records Management division regarding Metro's compliance with the local government Records Act.
- Provides advice and counsel to Open Records division regarding Metro's compliance with the Texas Public Information Act including drafting briefs to the Attorney General.
- Assists General Counsel with legal issues related to Metro board governance matters.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of client representation.
- Advocates for Metro's interests in public forums when necessary, including public hearings, administrative proceedings, congressional proceedings, local or state governmental proceedings and any other necessary forum.
- Provides well-reasoned, thorough legal opinions and guidance on all legal matters effecting Metro.
- Assists and advises in regulatory and compliance audits as well as guidelines and procedures to all business partners.
- Assists Metro clients to ensure compliance with federal, state, county and local codes, laws, rules, guidelines and regulations.
- Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
- Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency's Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
- Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education Requirement:
Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited school of law is required.
Years & Experience Required
Minimum one (1) year of experience advising on transactional law or regulatory compliance matters (e.g., procurement law, public contract drafting, and negotiation) is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills Required
Active license to practice law in the State of Texas. Knowledge of Texas rules of civil procedures, policies and other legal and court procedures, terminology, and documents; knowledge of the Texas Tort Claims Act; excellent research and writing skills.