Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate

Overview

Senior counsel on real estate, eminent domain & related legal matters

Key Responsibilities

• safety compliance
• safety training
• stakeholder management
• priority management
• legal analysis
• policy interpretation

Tasks

-It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees. -The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. -Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, outside counsel, other government agencies, community groups, and the public. -Managing conflicting priorities. -Defining legal issues, collecting, and analyzing information, and recommending action. -Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to board members, staff, and the public.

Requirements

• washington bar
• real property
• municipal law
• legal research
• public speaking
• core values

What You Bring

-Active membership in good standing of the Washington State Bar (or equivalent). -Legal principles, practices, and procedures relevant to real property and municipal law. -Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Uniform Act. -Methods and techniques required to efficiently research legal issues. -Advanced methods and techniques required to perform legal duties and responsibilities. -Relevant legal precedent and court decisions. -Public speaking and developing and presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing. -Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency. -Current Washington State Bar License (or obtained within 6 months of employment).

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program. -Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. -Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. -Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution). -Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance. -Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents. -Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses. -Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year. -Pet Insurance. -ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost. -Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.

About Sound Transit

-Operates an extensive network of light rail, commuter rail, and bus services across the Seattle metro area. -Known for its forward-thinking approach to public transit, focusing on connecting communities and reducing traffic congestion. -Projects include large-scale infrastructure developments, such as the Link light rail extension and Sounder commuter rail improvements. -Funded by a combination of federal, state, and local funding sources, alongside passenger fares. -Recognized for its innovative use of technology to enhance ridership experiences and operational efficiency. -Typical projects include construction of new transit lines, station development, and improving regional transportation networks. -Expanded its reach in recent years, growing services and infrastructure to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population.

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