AttorneyJob Code: LEP023Pay Grade: NFLSA Status: ExemptLegal UnitJob Description:This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer, and will perform a variety of tasks as directed by the Chief Legal Officer or designee that are related to the legal needs of the Authority and the Authority’s affiliated entities (Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority). Tasks may include but are not limited to reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, intergovernmental agreements and other legal documents; performing legal research; responding to open records requests; drafting legislation and board resolutions; researching and advising on US federal regulations such as Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements and best practices, and drafting memoranda; and providing other legal services as needed.Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:Research – Is very proficient in researching state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and case law and analyzing impacts to the Authority’s operations.Transactional – Maintains a good working knowledge of contract law. Reviews, drafts, and negotiates all types of contracts (e.g., operations, intergovernmental, construction, technology, intellectual property, confidentiality, etc.); resolves conflicts related to or arising out of contracts; addresses any other issues that may arise related to an agreement; and handles legal or contractual issues related to the solicitation or procurement of goods and services.Federal Laws, Rules, and Regulations – Maintains a thorough understanding of and familiarity with federal rules, regulations, and circulars applicable to the Authority; provides legal advice with respect to compliance with these federal laws, regulations, policy, and guidance.State Laws – Maintains an understanding of the Authority’s code and its various programs (and those of its affiliated entities) and other state laws with which the Authority, as a state entity, must comply.General Legal – Attends regular meetings as assigned; provides legal assistance on a diverse range of legal issues and potential risks that impact the Authority; assists with policy changes and formulates new processes/procedures in support of Authority goals.Advises and advocates on behalf of the Authority – Follows up on unresolved citizen/customer complaints that are escalated to the Legal Unit; follows up on vendor/consultant issues that are escalated to the Legal Unit; follows up on internal issues that are escalated to the Legal Unit from other business units; follows up on issues related to localities that are escalated to the Legal Unit; addresses issues that are impacted by applicable laws or changes in these laws; provides information to other business units, localities and external partners as needed.Communication – Effectively interacts with all levels of management and Authority employees and external partners; translates complex or legal information into a format that can be understood by others; discusses legal requirements and submits appropriate recommendations which best meet these requirements; confers with other members of the Legal Unit and other business units to resolve problems quickly.Toll Violations – If directed by Chief Legal Officer, resolves toll violations and assists with the management of the violations caseload, including but not limited to reviewing, preparing, partnering with the Law Department on violation cases brought before OSAH, and managing the Authority’s caseload handled by various Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG).Employment – Work with Human Resources Unit, including conducting investigations related to EEO matters, allegations of fraud, etc.Notification of Certain Matters – Where applicable, informs the Chief Legal Officer of significant legal and policy matters handled by the Attorney and informs the Chief Legal Officer, or appropriate department contact of inquiries from legislators, lobbyists, media, etc.Generally – Must be a self-starter and adept at identifying and analyzing problems, using sound legal reasoning to arrive at conclusions or recommendations; finds alternative solutions to complex problems and distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make decisions based on the facts and on the law. Perform other duties as assigned by Management.Skills/Abilities:Proven strong skills in researching and analyzing law and case law and legislative interpretationCompliance with state bar ethics and professionalism requirementsStrong contract drafting and negotiation skillsPreparation of presentations for meetings with internal staff and external partnersOrganizational skills; customer service skills; project management skillsSelf-starterAbility to prioritize the changing legal needs and tasksContributing to the vision, mission and values of the Authority through responsible and effective legal workExcellent grammar skillsAbility to work with various types of organizations and a diverse populationMinimum Qualifications:Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law schoolA member in good standing of the Georgia Bar Association4-5 years of related legal experienceExcellent oral and written communication skills and be detail oriented, capable of working independentlyMaintain confidentiality of work matters as required by law and the rules promulgated by the Georgia Bar AssociationMust possess the Authority’s core values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, customer focus, and diversityMust be flexible to adapt to the changing needs of the Authority on a daily basisPreferred Qualifications:Prior experience working in the transportation industry or in government.