Assistant General Counsel I, II, III - Labor & Employment

About the role

The candidate’s eligibility for Assistant General Counsel (ACG) I, II or III position is determined by the candidate’s level of experience as determined by the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities section.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and counsel to all Sewer District departments.
• Develops and maintains a functional understanding of Sewer District legal documents, operations, history, structure, governance and strategic plan goals. Participates on Sewer District project teams and assists in implementation of strategic plan initiatives as required.
• Conducts research and works on a variety of legal matters. Collaborates with outside counsel as required.
• Consults with Chief Legal Officer (CLO) on legal issues and actions. Provides periodic updates to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), executive leadership and the Sewer District’s Board of Trustees as required.
• Maintains a functional understanding of Ohio public laws and requirements, including Ohio Public Records and Open Meetings obligations, to ensure compliance with such regulations. Provides guidance in appropriate practice areas to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Represents the Sewer District in a variety of settings including professional and industry groups, the community and conferences.
• Maintains admission status with Ohio Supreme Court by completing mandatory continuing legal education and registration. May participate in bar association membership groups and events.
• Provides legal counsel support to outside counsel on assigned litigation. Works closely with outside counsel on strategy and development of the evidentiary record.
• Provides effective case management support for potential and existing litigation, including effective use of litigation avoidance strategies. Participates in settlement negotiations as required.

Requirements

• Education: Candidate must possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience:
  • ACG I - No experience required.
  • ACG II - Candidate must possess five (5) years of experience serving as in-house counsel to a public entity or with private law firms providing counsel to public entities.
  • ACG III - Candidate must possess fifteen (15) years of experience serving as in-house counsel to a public entity or with private law firms providing counsel to public entities.
• Licenses and Certifications: Candidate must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Candidate must possess effective client service skills, including written and verbal communication, organizational and decision-making abilities; ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and tackle emergencies and difficult situations; negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to address issues and opportunities for improvement; ability to effectively plan, coordinate, establish and maintain effective working relationships and prioritize workloads based on available resources; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to manage long-term and/or complex legal projects with significant financial, operational, or other business impact; knowledge about federal, state, and local laws, and regulations governing public entities in various disciplines; ability to read, analyze and interpret laws, regulations and legal documents; ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to perform duties at a high level of accomplishment in a time-critical manner within a deadline-driven environment; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, research and provide legal advice and counsel; ability to read, analyze and interpret federal and state law and regulations, as well as various legal documents required; ability to manage outside counsel and represent the organization in a positive and professional manner; ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Qualifications

• Physical and Mental Requirements: During the course of performing the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to analyze, communicate, comprehend, make decisions, possess general intelligence, interact, interpret, negotiate, possess numerical intelligence, organize, problem solve, have resilience and perform tasks. Physical work will need to be performed, such as driving, reaching, sitting, standing, talking, typing and walking. Ability to lift from waist to shoulder up to 10 lbs. on an occasional basis may be necessary. Position will require visual demands of accommodation, color vision, and near acuity. Ability to withstand faint to moderate noise exposure for fifteen minutes or longer on a frequent basis is required.

Benefits

• Pay Range: USD, Commensurate with Experience
• ACG I - $89,945 - $134,919
• ACG II - $101,232 - $151,848
• ACG III - $114,522 - $171,785

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Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more!
We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.