Counsel

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.

  Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview(s)
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, credit check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

 Benefits:  

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Open Until Filled

Starting Salary Range $84,911 - $115,526

Job Summary: The Counsel is responsible for assisting with developing contracts, resolutions, and other legal documents and ensuring form and legality compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Other responsibilities include working closely with the other departments on business development and transactions by providing formal and informal legal advice to various departments of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA).

Essential Job Duties: 

• Reviews requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), and invitations to bid (ITBs) for form and legality on behalf of MNAA and assists with preparation of solicitations.
• Assists in developing contracts, resolutions, and other legal documents ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal law and regulations.
• Assists in contract negotiations, including risk assessment.
• Provides legal opinions in various areas of business law on behalf of MNAA.
• Assists in assignments and monitors the timely responsiveness of requested services.
• Reviews and responds to public records requests to ensure compliance with state laws and confidentiality of information.
• Reviews legal claims and coordinates responses with finance and insurance for payment of claims.
• Assists various departments with legal issues as they arise, including providing advice on potential MNAA legal issues and personnel matters.
• Assists in monitoring outside counsel on small claims and litigation matters.
• Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Aviation Law: Knowledge of laws, concepts, rules, regulations, and practices in the aviation industry.
• Contract Management: Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract preparation, costing, auditing, management, risk management, and administration.
• Leases: Knowledge of the principles and practices of lease preparation, land use law, and local land use regulations.
• Human Resource Regulations: Knowledge of federal, state, and local human resources regulations such as those stipulated by the Equal Employment Opportunity
• Commission, Department of Labor, and Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
• Contract Regulations: Skill in understanding and enforcing contractual agreements, rules, and regulations.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Legal Services: Skill in analyzing legal issues in the coordination of legal services.
• Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Negotiation: Skill in bargaining effectively with others to resolve conflict or achieve results.
• Stress Tolerance: Skill in accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Flexibility: Adapts to a changing work environment, including organizational needs and pace of work.
• Learning: Displays a willingness to quickly acquire knowledge relevant to the job.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree
• 1-2 years of related experience

Preferred:

• 2-4 years of related experience

 

Salary

• $84,911 - $115,526