Closing Date: 17th July, 2024

Description:

At the A Government Agency, we envision a thriving region enabled by a best-in-class transit system. Our mission is to serve the public by providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. A Government Agency's core values are built around safety, service, equity, and sustainability and each employee that works for the A Government Agency performs their roles based on our vision, mission, and values. This includes attendance, participation, and contribution in local safety committee meetings as needed.

Job Summary:
The position of Counsel, Corporate and Regulatory Compliance will provide advice and counsel on behalf of the General Counsel's Office on matters, including advertising and trademark, audits and investigations, fares and tolls, interagency agreements, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures, and state and federal compliance under the supervision and management of the Senior Lead Counsel and the Managing Counsel of the Corporate and Regulatory Center of Excellence.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice relative to compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Draft MassDOT/ A Government Agency policies and procedures.
Interpret court decisions and agency opinions, statutes, rules, and regulations.
Draft and negotiate interagency agreements with local, state, and federal entities.
Provide advice on intellectual property and bankruptcy issues.
Respond to inquiries, whether from a customer, vendor, or co-worker, in a courteous and professional manner.
Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

Juris doctor degree from an accredited institution.
Membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar.
At least two (2) years' experience as a practicing attorney.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Substitutions Include
None

Preferred Experience and Skills:
None

Job Conditions:

Ability to effectively read, comprehend, communicate, and respond to instructions, orders, signs, notices, inquiries, etc. in English
Ability to provide internal and external customers with courteous and professional experiences
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team (or supervise, if required)
Ability to uphold the rights and interests of the A Government Agency while building and maintaining effective relationships with employees and co-workers
Ability to adhere to rules, regulations, collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and policies of the A Government Agency, including the EEO, anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation policies
Have a satisfactory work record for the two (2) years immediately prior to the closing date of this posting (unless if recent graduate), including overall employment, job performance, discipline, and safety records (infractions and/or offenses occurring after the closing of the posting and before the filling of a vacancy may preclude a candidate from consideration for selection)
Ability to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, comprehensive background screening, and medical Clinic screening, potentially including a physical examination and drug and alcohol screenings
Ability to work all shifts and / or locations assigned, directed, or necessary for this position, including (for some transit / operations roles) up to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week as necessary to accommodate severe weather conditions, emergencies, or any other circumstances that may potentially impact service or the safety of service