Sr. Associate Counsel

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Associate Counsel is responsible for legal review, oversight, and representation in the corporation's daily business as directed by the Chief Legal Officer. The Senior Associate Counsel must be able to exercise sound legal and business judgment.  This will be an onsite, in-person position. 

*The salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The corporation will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Provides the Chief Legal Officer, executive staff, management staff, and other corporation staff with quality and timely legal advice on a wide variety of matters.
• Provides consistent, reliable and timely assistance and support to the Chief Legal Officer.
• Advises the corporation’s procurement staff regarding federal, state and local requirements for public purchasing. 
• Counsels and assists corporation staff in the negotiation of contracts and other legal documents with third parties, including payers, joint ventures, professional staff, landlords, lessees, contracted services, vendors, and others, and working in conjunction with appropriate company staff.  
• Drafts, structures, negotiates and reviews complex commercial and government contracts as with appropriate corporation staff and strategic partners. Works with senior management to assess the corporation’s issues relating to the pursuit of federal, state and local government contracts and grants, and with respect to compliance federal, state and local government contracts and grants.
• Counsels the Chief Legal Officer regarding corporate governance, including reviewing and drafting updates to bylaws, policies and standard operating procedures to ensure the corporation and its affiliates function in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.  
• Efficiently manages contract disputes and conducts internal investigations with the goal of expeditious and economical resolution of bid protests, equitable adjustments and claims, contract litigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists the Chief Legal Officer in managing litigation instituted against the corporation and conducting litigation instituted by the corporation, including managing costs and overseeing outside legal counsel.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Provides legal review  and advice regarding compliance with Federal Transit Authority laws, regulations and guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant legal experience, preferably in the public sector, including in particular public transit. 
• Current State of Indiana law licensure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The corporation will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Broad legal knowledge, including knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to public entities.
• An understanding of the rules of professional responsibility applicable to attorneys in Indiana, and the ability to adhere to those requirements, including the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding work performed on behalf of the corporation and advice provided to corporation. 
• Proficiency using a computer, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, the internet, and complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate legal information and concepts to various constituencies.
• Ability to interact with various internal and external constituencies in person and through various mediums, including telephone, e-mail, written correspondence and virtual meetings.
• Above average decision-making and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to see the broad view while also focusing on details.
• Above average mathematical abilities (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, ratios, etc.).
• Ability to monitor a budget and to track and control expenses and/or revenues.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time effectively.
• Business-focused and creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to efficiently manage a substantial number of issues and adjust priorities as circumstances dictate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The corporation will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented office environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work flexible hours (earlier or later), depending on project needs.
• Some travel is required; evening and weekend travel is occasionally required.

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer