Position Information

TxDOT's General Counsel Division is looking for an Associate General Counsel.

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

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 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. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:
• Drafts departmental rules and regulations for incorporation in the Texas Administrative Code.
• Prepares and reviews legal opinions, briefs, decisions, orders, contracts, agreements, attorney's certificates and other legal instruments.
• Receives, analyzes and processes requests for public information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.
• Drafts, negotiates and administers contracts and contract amendments.
• Drafts legal positions and confers with general counsel.
• Formulates and recommends rules and policies.
• Researches legal issues, advises on legal questions and interprets laws, rules and regulations.
• Responds to information requests.
• Reviews and renders legal advice on a variety of legal issues.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) in /from an accredited law school.

Experience: 1 year Governmental, administrative, real estate, or contract law, civil procedure, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time 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:
• Communicate effectively
• Interpreting, analyzing, and applying applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations
• Drafting, interpreting and analyzing complex contracts and agreements
• Legislative process
• Civil procedures
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Conducting hearings, interviews, and investigations
• Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations
• Preparing legal documents including opinions, case law summaries and legislative impact statements

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)