Deputy General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Legal Counsel to Leadership: Assist General Counsel with providing counsel and advice on legal matters to the Governing Board and Executive Director. Assist General Counsel with rendering routine legal advice and opinions to the Governing Board, Executive Director, and department directors as required; conduct ongoing legal research of Federal and State laws and regulations in connection with legal issues pertaining to SFRTA; prepare oral and written legal opinions.
• Litigation: Oversee outside counsel in litigation matters, including discovery.
• Outside Counsel Oversight: Assist General Counsel with the supervision of outside law firms that represent SFRTA, including coordinating and monitoring the services provided by those firms.
• Legal Document Drafting and Review: Draft various legal documents, including policies, resolutions, contracts, leases, legislation, and memoranda. Review documents as to legal form and sufficiency.
• Procurement Review: Provide legal advice on government procurement and review and comment on procurement documents.
• Litigative: Review, opine on, analyze, and draft State and Federal legislation, rules, and policies pertaining to SFRTA.
• Tort and Insurance Coordination: Assist the General Counsel in analyzing tort and other liability claims and insurance policies to determine the extent and limits of coverage and oversee outside counsel representing SFRTA. This also includes assisting the General Counsel in coordinating with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and attorneys assigned by FDOT to represent SFRTA or its contractors in the handling of tort liability claims to which SFRTA or its contractors are a party.
• Real Estate Matters: Perform legal review of real estate matters and activities of SFRTA. Assist in negotiations of transit-oriented development agreements, including long-term leases.
• Interagency Legal Coordination: Answer questions and provide information of a legal nature to other public agencies (Federal, State, County, municipal, and special districts) regarding SFRTA operations, projects, policies, and procedures, including grants.

Requirements & Competencies

• Knowledge Of SFRTA Governance & Legal Authority: Organization, powers, duties, and limitations of the SFRTA and the Legal Department.
• Federal and State Legal Frameworks: Federal and State laws, regulations, and legal precedents applicable to SFRTA’s activities.
• Public Records & Sunshine Law: Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Law.
• Ethics & Public Sector Compliance: Florida’s Sunshine Law and Ethics laws applicable to public employees and officials.
• Government Procurement Requirements: Government competitive procurement processes, including State and Federal (especially Federal Transit Administration) requirements.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum Education: Juris Doctor Degree: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Minimum Experience: Professional Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a licensed attorney.
• Communication Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex information to stakeholders of various levels.
• Government Law Experience: Prior governmental law experience, preferably representing governmental entities.
• Licenses & Certifications: Florida Bar Admission: Admission to, and good standing with, the Florida Bar.

Supplemental Information

• Writing Sample Requirement: Legal Memorandum Submission: Candidates will be required to provide a legal memorandum they prepared.

Pay

$156,033.09 - $179,848.80

Benefits

Not specified

Schedule

40 hours M-F; 8 am – 5 pm May close at any time without prior notice.

Location

Pompano Beach, FL