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Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate
Sound Transit
Senior attorney advising on eminent domain, property acquisition and real estate matters.
7d ago
$140,000 - $240,000
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Property Development
Technical Services
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Transport
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Heavy Civil
Utilities
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
stakeholder relations
priority management
legal analysis
safety compliance
policy administration
- 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.
- 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.
- Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to board members, staff, and the public.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
What you bring
bar license
bar membership
legal research
public speaking
real property
municipal law
- Advanced methods and techniques required to perform legal duties and responsibilities.
- Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
- Methods and techniques required to efficiently research legal issues.
- Current Washington State Bar License (or obtained within 6 months of employment).
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the Uniform Act.
- Legal principles, practices, and procedures relevant to real property and municipal law.
- Relevant legal precedent and court decisions.
- Public speaking and developing and presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
- Active membership in good standing of the Washington State Bar (or equivalent).
- Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
- Pet Insurance.
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
- Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
- ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
- Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
- 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.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1993
Year Established
The year Sound Transit was established as a key player in the Puget Sound region's transportation landscape.
- 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.
- Collaboration: We share each other’s successes and challenges and invite involvement of all toward achievement of common goals. We are one agency; no single department defines our business.
- Passenger Focus: We always start with our passengers’ needs and work back from there. They are the focus of everything we do.
- Inclusion & Respect: We foster a culture where everyone is treated fairly, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and every voice is heard.
- Safety: We ensure the safest transit trip and work environment for every rider, employee, and contractor, each and every day.
- Integrity: We build trust by keeping commitments and taking ownership—demonstrating honesty, accountability, and transparency throughout.
- Quality: As stewards of public resources, we do our best work every single day and take great pride in the efficient, sustainable, and equitable delivery of our services and projects.
70% Waste Diversion
Agency Office Waste Management
70% of waste is diverted from landfills in agency office buildings through recycling and reuse initiatives.
31% GHG Reduction
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Since 2018
The company has achieved a 31% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018, contributing to global climate goals.
216,000 Tonnes Avoided
GHG Emissions Avoided by Passengers
Passenger use of the Link light rail system avoids 216,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually.
$1M Saved Annually
Resource-Efficiency Projects
Implementing 56 ongoing resource-efficiency projects has saved $1 million annually, demonstrating financial and environmental benefits.
- ISO 14001 Environmental and Sustainability Management System controls construction environmental impacts.
- Link light rail runs on 100% carbon-free electricity via Puget Sound Energy Green Direct and Seattle City Light.
- First major U.S. light-rail system on fully carbon-free electricity, reducing electricity GHG by over 96% across系统, target 100% agency-wide by 2030 for electricity and by 2050 for all operations.
- Operations & Maintenance Facility East is LEED Gold certified with water capture/reuse, solar panels, high waste diversion.
- Downtown Redmond Link project earned Envision Platinum for renewable-energy focus and environmental protection.
- Climate-vulnerability integrated into design standards—heat waves, flooding, sea level rise.
- The Office of Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion drives diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy.
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are active, including BEST, LiT, Pride, SPAM, WEST, ADAPT, Native American & Indigenous, Parents & Families, and Veterans.
- WEST supports gender equity by empowering women, educating staff, developing allies, and promoting systemic change.
- The Diversity Oversight Committee monitors employment and contracting opportunities for underrepresented groups.
- Women make up [percentage not provided] of the workforce.
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