Associate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Associate Counsel

Safety Sensitive: No

Supervisor’s Title: Chief Legal Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Legal

Division: Legal

Worker Category: Salaried Exempt Full-Time

Job Class: Professional

ABOUT US 

We are IndyGo, a Municipal Corporation of Indianapolis – Marion County, and we’re proud to be the largest public transportation provider in the state of Indiana. We operate 32 transit routes throughout the county, providing nearly 10 million passenger trips a year to the good citizens of our region. IndyGo is committed to expanding mobility options to improve connectivity with the company’s mission, vision, and goals.

WHO WE ARE 

A key measure of any great city is the ease of getting from one place to another. We call it “mobility.” It’s as essential as access to electricity and clean water. It moves a city forward to become a better place of opportunity and community. It’s a measure of a city’s vitality and potential, and it reflects a city’s judgment about its civic priorities. It makes a city a better home and a better place to visit.

At IndyGo, getting people from one place to another is much more than just moving riders; it’s about getting our riders to their hopes and dreams, to their education and careers, to their families and friends, to their health and well-being, and another day of life in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas.

We’re here because you’ve got somewhere you need to be, and you need an easy, reliable way to get there. So come on; get on and get going to wherever you want to go on IndyGo.

INDYGO MISSION 

As the region's largest transit authority, we are duty-bound to set the bar for transparency, trust, and overall professionalism. Our mission is to connect our community to economic and cultural opportunities through safe, reliable, and accessible mobility experiences.

Accountability :  We are legally, ethically, and morally committed to utilizing all resources responsibly with integrity and transparency. 

Diversity :  We promote, embrace, and value all individuals. 

Safety : We ensure safe and secure environments.  

Excellence : We strive for quality in everything we do.

Teamwork : We actively promote effective communication, collaboration, and partnerships. 

Respect :  We value and treat all with dignity.

BENEFITS WE OFFER 

• Full-time positions with guaranteed 40 hours/week.
• Medical, dental, and vision (effective on the 1st of the month, 30 days after the start date).
• Free on-site wellness clinic for employees and their families.
• Retirement plan (401A and 457B).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free IndyGo transportation for employees and their families.
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION PURPOSE

The Associate Counsel is responsible for legal review, oversight, and representation in the Corporation's daily business as directed by the Chief Legal Officer. The Associate Counsel must be able to exercise sound legal and business judgment. This will be an onsite, in-person position.

*The salary range is $115,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. ** No Remote Options** Onsite position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Provides the Chief Legal Officer, executive staff, management staff, and other Corporation staff with quality and timely legal advice on a wide variety of matters.
• Provides consistent, reliable, and timely assistance and support to the Chief Legal Officer.
• Advises the Corporation’s procurement staff regarding federal, state, and local requirements for public purchasing.
• Drafts, structures, negotiates and reviews complex commercial and government contracts, working with appropriate Corporation staff and strategic partners.
• Works with senior management to assess the Corporation’s issues relating to the pursuit of federal, state, and local government contracts and grants, and with respect to compliance federal, state, and local government contracts and grants.
• Counsels the Chief Legal Officer regarding corporate governance, including reviewing and drafting updates to bylaws, policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure the Corporation and its affiliates function in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Efficiently manages contract disputes and conducts internal investigations with the goal of expeditious and economical resolution of bid protests, equitable adjustments and claims, contract litigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists the Corporation’s EEO officer with conducting internal investigations of discrimination complaints, managing claims instituted against the Corporation. and proactively monitoring EEO compliance during the recruitment process
• Assists the Chief Legal Officer in managing and responding to public records requests.
• Assists the Chief Legal Officer in managing litigation instituted against the Corporation and conducting litigation instituted by the Corporation, including managing costs and overseeing outside legal counsel.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Provides legal review and advice regarding compliance with Federal Transit Authority laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

• Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Six (6) to ten (10) years of relevant legal experience.
• Prior government or public sector experience preferred; public transit experience a plus.
• Current State of Indiana law licensure or willingness to obtain a license to practice law in Indiana.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Broad legal knowledge, including knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to public entities.
• An understanding of the rules of professional responsibility applicable to attorneys in Indiana, and the ability to adhere to those requirements, including the ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding work performed on behalf of the Corporation and advice provided to the Corporation.
• Proficiency using a computer, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, the internet, online electronic legal research applications, and complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate legal information and concepts to various constituencies.
• Ability to interact with various internal and external constituencies in person and through various mediums, including telephone, e-mail, written correspondence, and virtual meetings.

• Ability to analyze complex legal and business issues, identify relevant facts and applicable legal requirements, evaluate risks and potential outcomes, and develop practical, legally sound recommendations. 
• Ability to assess both the broader organizational implications and the details of a matter when advising the Chief Legal Officer, executive leadership, and other departments.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and analyze quantitative information relevant to contracts, budgets, litigation, claims, procurement, grants, and legal matters, including calculating percentages, ratios, payment obligations, damages, costs, and financial impacts to support legal analysis and decision-making.

• Ability to monitor a budget and to track and control expenses and/or revenues.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time effectively.
• Business-focused and creative approach to problem-solving and the ability to efficiently manage a substantial number of issues and adjust priorities as circumstances dictate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work in a deadline-oriented office environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to work flexible hours (earlier or later), depending on project needs.
• Some travel is required; evening and weekend travel is occasionally required.

IndyGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer