Deputy General Counsel
Our client, a reputable company in the public transit space, is looking to bring a Deputy General Counsel onto their team! Reporting directly into the General Counsel, this role will oversee and manage in-house legal staff across key areas such as labor and employment, administrative law, contracts, real estate, litigation, claims, and workers' compensation. The position also entails supervising all legal matters for the company, directing and monitoring the management of external legal counsel, claims settlements, workers' compensation, and labor union interactions. Furthermore, the successful candidate will offer legal guidance to the Authority's executive leadership, Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the overall provision of legal services by the Legal Department team.
- Provide expert legal assistance to executive leadership, the Board of Trustees and all operational areas regarding labor & employment, contracts, real estate, litigation, claims, workers' compensation and administrative law.
- Ensure the Authority is effectively represented in all legal matters, including litigation, arbitration, and administrative hearings.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing public transportation, civil rights, and workers' compensation.
- Oversee the preparation of high-quality contracts, pleadings, legal opinions and other legal documents.
- Provide leadership in the development and implementation of legal strategies, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and advance the mission of the Authority, with special attention to customer and employee safety.
- Collaborate with other departments to address operational, employment, and related legal issues.
- Monitor legislative, court and regulatory changes impacting public transportation, funding and operations.
- Oversee the agency's workers' compensation program, managing the handling of claims, return-to-work initiatives, and litigation strategy.
- Ensure professional development and mentoring of the Legal Department team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Outlook or similar email communication. Intermediate knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis or other legal research software.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, with a license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
- Active member in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience, with at least five (5) years in legal leadership positions involving labor and employment, contracts and real estate, civil litigation, workers' compensation, and administrative law. In some cases, relevant transferable skills may be considered in lieu of five (5) years of legal leadership experience.
- Supervisory experience including setting and monitoring business goals, developing strategic plans, and preparing policies and procedures.
- Experience in local government law, public administration and workers' compensation practice is preferred.
- Exceptional analytical, research, writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
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