Position Information
TxDOT's General Counsel Division is looking for an Associate General Counsel. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
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Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs complex legal work in the General Counsel Division involving the compliance and interpretation of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations, drafting and administration of contracts and agreements for the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Transportation Commission. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled by staff assigned to that subject area. TxDOT offers work life balance with the possibility to work at home and professional growth opportunities.
Essential Duties:
•Provides legal advice to Department business units, administration, and the commission regarding the interpretation, application, and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; researches highly complex legal issues.
•Drafts and reviews policy statements and minute orders for consideration by administration and the commission.
•Provides legal advice and risk assessment related to procuring, drafting, negotiating, and administering contracts, including compliance with state procurement laws, the Contract Management Guide and Historically Underutilized Business program requirements.
•Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and interprets legal documents.
•Receives, analyses and process request for public information pursuant to the Public Information Act. Drafts briefs to the Office of Attorney General regarding Public Information Act rulings. Directs and advises administration on open record and litigation hold issues.
•Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and interprets legislative documents, including bills and amendments; reviews implementation plans prepared by internal business units to ensure compliance with enacted legislation.
•Assist the Office of Attorney General on pending and contemplated litigation including subpoenas and document collection.
•Drafts Department rule documents, coordinates, analyzes, and reviews Department rule documents drafted by other divisions for compliance with federal and state legal requirements.
•Develops, negotiates, and provides legal services regarding project development agreements with other local entities; advises on other legal matters concerning the relationship between the Department and those local entities.
•Drafts, reviews, interprets, and negotiates project contracts; providing complex legal services involving procurement, award of contracts, and contract administration to include amendments, change orders, disputes, and contract termination.
to include amendments, change orders, disputes, and contract termination.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education : Juris Doctor (JD) in /from an accredited law school.
Experience : 1 year Litigation, Governmental, administrative, real estate, or contract law, civil procedure, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).
Licenses and Certifications :

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:
Competencies:
Considerable knowledge of:
•Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
•Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
•Legislative process
•Civil Procedure
•Arbitration, mediation, and negotiation
Proficient skills in:
•Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
•Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions.
•Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area.
•Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
•Conducting hearings, interviews, and investigations
•Interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations
•Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations
•Preparing legal documents including opinions, case law summaries and legislative impact statements
•Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.
•Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
•Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
•Interpreting applicable information
•Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
•Maintaining a safe working relationship
•Effective communication
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
•Sitting prolonged periods of time
•Close Visual Acuity
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)