Closing Date: 1st June, 2026
Description:
Marketing StatementRide BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.
Job Summary:
Pay Rates
Attorney II: $157,647.00/annually (min) - $238,835.00/annually (max) (Non-Rep Payband N09)
Note: Attorney II negotiable stating salary will be between $157,647.00 /annually to $188,812.50/annually, commensurate with experience.
Attorney III: $180,489.00/annually (min) - $273,443.00/annually (max) (Non-Rep Payband N11)
Note: Attorney III negotiable stating salary will be between $180,489.00 /annually to $216,171.97/annually, commensurate with experience.
Reports to:
Associate General Counsel
Current Assignment
The Office of the General Counsel at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking a skilled Attorney II or Attorney III to join its legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters supporting a major public transit agency. The position involves providing practical, strategic legal advice across multiple subject areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment matters, public contracting, and regulatory compliance, while also contributing to broader agency initiatives.
Regular and predictable, in-person attendance is an essential function of this role. Key responsibilities include representing the District in labor arbitrations and advising Labor Relations staff; representing the District in disciplinary hearings and advising Human Resources staff; providing counsel on public contracting and procurement issues; reviewing and advising on California Public Records Act requests; and appearing in court proceedings, including Pitchess motions and restraining orders. The role may also involve work in areas such as real estate, land use, environmental law, energy and utilities, intellectual property, constitutional law, litigation, and inter-agency agreements.
The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer and advocate who can manage diverse assignments and provide clear, practical advice to internal clients. Experience in public agency law, labor relations, employment law, or administrative proceedings is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to handle sensitive matters, and a collaborative approach to working with a wide range of stakeholders.
The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:
Application and Selection Process
All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.
Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered. Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov.
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.
All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.
Examples of Duties:
Attorney II
Attorney III
Attorney II: $157,647.00/annually (min) - $238,835.00/annually (max) (Non-Rep Payband N09)
Note: Attorney II negotiable stating salary will be between $157,647.00 /annually to $188,812.50/annually, commensurate with experience.
Attorney III: $180,489.00/annually (min) - $273,443.00/annually (max) (Non-Rep Payband N11)
Note: Attorney III negotiable stating salary will be between $180,489.00 /annually to $216,171.97/annually, commensurate with experience.
Reports to:
Associate General Counsel
Current Assignment
The Office of the General Counsel at San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is seeking a skilled Attorney II or Attorney III to join its legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal matters supporting a major public transit agency. The position involves providing practical, strategic legal advice across multiple subject areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment matters, public contracting, and regulatory compliance, while also contributing to broader agency initiatives.
Regular and predictable, in-person attendance is an essential function of this role. Key responsibilities include representing the District in labor arbitrations and advising Labor Relations staff; representing the District in disciplinary hearings and advising Human Resources staff; providing counsel on public contracting and procurement issues; reviewing and advising on California Public Records Act requests; and appearing in court proceedings, including Pitchess motions and restraining orders. The role may also involve work in areas such as real estate, land use, environmental law, energy and utilities, intellectual property, constitutional law, litigation, and inter-agency agreements.
The ideal candidate is a strong legal writer and advocate who can manage diverse assignments and provide clear, practical advice to internal clients. Experience in public agency law, labor relations, employment law, or administrative proceedings is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, the ability to handle sensitive matters, and a collaborative approach to working with a wide range of stakeholders.
The most qualified candidates for this position will have highly developed competencies in the following areas, which will be reinforced with related work experience and will be clearly articulated during the selection process:
- Experience in labor law such as representing management in labor arbitrations, drafting and interpreting collective bargaining agreements and/or negotiating with labor unions.
- Background or experience in advising management on employment law matters such as employee misconduct and discipline, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, disability accommodations, leave requests, workplace violence, and/or investigations.
- Familiarity and/or experience with laws applicable to public agencies, such as the California Public Records Act, the Brown Act, the Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 1090 and/or CA Evidence Code Sections 1043-1047, are preferred.
All applicants must apply online at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applications must be completed in full and include all requested information, including dates of employment, positions held, hours worked, and a detailed description of duties performed.
Applicants may attach a resume to provide supplemental information; however, the resume does not substitute for completing the application form in its entirety. Only information included in the application at the time of submission will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
All application materials must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received after the closing deadline will not be considered. Applicants who require assistance with the online application process may contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (510) 464-6112 or employment@bart.gov.
The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: a skills or performance demonstration, written examination, and/or panel or individual interview.
All applications will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Division to determine whether applicants meet the established Minimum Qualifications (MQs). Applicants who meet the MQs may be referred to the hiring department for further evaluation as part of the selection process.
The selected candidate must demonstrate a work history reflecting reliability and dependability and may be required to provide copies of certificates, diplomas, or other documentation required by law, including proof of authorization to work in the United States.
Pre-employment processing will include a background check. This requirement does not apply to current full-time District employees unless the position requires additional evaluations or clearances.
Examples of Duties:
Attorney II
- Reviews, prepares, and assists in the negotiation of contracts and agreements, including competitive bid construction and procurement contracts, professional services agreements, joint powers and other public agency agreements.
- Works with various District departments on development and implementation of various construction projects, interagency agreements, equipment purchases and professional service agreements.
- Confers with and advises officers and employees of the District on legal questions pertaining to their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations.
- Advises management on a wide variety of labor and employment matters; provides legal support and advice for collective bargaining including drafting, reviewing and interpreting contract language; represents the District in in-person labor arbitrations.
- Prepares and drafts various types of legal correspondence including letters, memos, briefs, pleadings, and opinions regarding settlements and negotiations.
- Conducts legal research; reviews claims and lawsuits filed against the District; coordinates investigations; facilitates negotiation of claims; drafts settlement agreements.
- Represents the District in and/or assists Senior Attorneys in preparation for in-person court appearances including hearings and trials; arranges and attends depositions.
- Reviews new and existing statutes and regulations that may affect the District; advises staff on the impact of new or existing legislation; drafts proposed legislation.
- Prioritizes workload; maintains a calendar of activities, appointments, legal engagements and meetings.
- Attends and participates in in-person special group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the legal field.
- Responds to California Public Records Act requests.
- Receives and responds to written and verbal inquiries; prepares answers to certain public inquiries.
- Reviews, prepares, and assists in the negotiation of contracts and agreements, including competitive bid construction and procurement contracts, professional services agreements, joint powers and other public agency agreements.
- Works with various District departments on development and implementation of various construction projects, interagency agreements, equipment purchases and professional service agreements.
- Assess and evaluates legal claims against the District and advising senior management and the Board of Directors on their resolution.
- Responds to third-party subpoenas and California Public Records Act requests.
- Provides advice to reduce or mitigate legal risks.
- Reviews and negotiates complex and unique legal issues.
- Facilitates District's Industrial Disability Retirement appeal status with State.
- Confers with and advises officers and employees of the District on legal questions pertaining to their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations.
- Advises management on a wide variety of labor and employment matters; provides legal support and advice for collective bargaining including drafting, reviewing and interpreting contract language; represents the District in higher-level, in-person labor arbitrations.
- Prepares and drafts various types of legal correspondence including letters, memos, briefs, pleadings, and opinions regarding settlements and negotiations.
- Conducts legal research; reviews claims and lawsuits filed against the District; coordinates investigations; facilitates negotiation of claims; drafts settlement agreements.
- Represents the District in and/or assists Senior Attorneys in preparation for in-person court appearances including hearings and trials; arranges and attends depositions.
- Reviews new and existing statutes and regulations that may affect the District; advises staff on the impact of new or existing legislation; dra
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