Assistant Deputy Principal Counsel, Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Aviation Administration
Maryland's Office of the Attorney General See More Job Openings by This Employer
Job Description
Description
Salary
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Assistant Deputy Principal Counsel for the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA), a modal administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). MAA owns and operates Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) and Martin State Airport. BWI Marshall is Maryland’s sole air carrier airport, serving approximately 22 million passengers annually, while Martin State Airport functions as a general aviation reliever airport and hosts the Air National Guard, police helicopter operations, and other aviation activities.
The MAA legal office is led by the Deputy Principal Counsel Chief and includes one Assistant Deputy Principal Counsel, and four Assistant Attorneys General. The legal team is supported by an Administrative Officer III and Administrative Assistant II. This role offers the opportunity to provide legal guidance in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. MAA attorneys advise and represent the Administration on a wide range of matters, including procurements, contract disputes, commercial transactions, concession activities, real estate, environmental issues (such as noise and aircraft deicing), public finance, and personnel actions.
The Assistant Deputy Principal Counsel will have supervisory responsibilities, assisting the Deputy Principal Counsel with office management, coordinating and assigning legal work, and ensuring timely completion of projects. In addition, this position involves conferring with attorneys on strategy and substance while managing an independent docket of advisory, transactional, and litigation matters. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex legal issues that impact millions of travelers and contribute to the success of Maryland’s transportation infrastructure. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team in a dynamic environment where your expertise truly makes a difference.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of legal experience as an attorney, including three years of experience supervising attorneys. Applicants must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. Maryland Bar or ability to waive in is required. State or public procurement, airport/aviation law, bonds/finance, personnel, and litigation experience is preferred. The selected candidate must successfully complete a Federal Aviation Administration security background investigation to obtain an airport security identification badge. The office is located inside the BWI Marshall airport terminal.
Submission: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and a list of three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor.
Employment Benefits:
Working for the Office of the Attorney General offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health and well‑being.
- Generous Leave:
- Annual Leave: 10–25 days per year based on service.
- Sick Leave: 15 days per year with unlimited carryover.
- Personal Leave: Up to 6 days per year.
- Paid Holidays: 12 state holidays.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Savings: Defined‑benefit pension plan plus 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement options.
- Work–Life Balance: Hybrid and flexible work schedules available for many roles.
- Professional Growth: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including paid MSBA membership.
- Additional Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts, free mass transit (eligible areas), Employee Assistance Program, and access to SECU.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The OAG is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
- $118,937 - $185,523/year
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