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Job Description
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $94099.20 - $105830.40 (per year) depending on experience and qualifications (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Office of Legal Services
Location:Augusta ME
Position Number:02500-0864
Opening Date: May 27 2025
Closing Date: June 3 2025
Job Description:
MaineDOT a cabinet-level department of Maine State government with primary responsibility for statewide transportation by all modes of travel is seeking an individual for an in-house counsel position. MaineDOTs mission is to support economic opportunity and quality of life for Maine people and businesses by effectively managing Maines transportation system for safety and reliability given available resources and investing those resources to support economic opportunity for the people of Maine.
The position of in-house counsel presents the opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of legal issues arising under various areas of substantive law. Work may be performed both independently and as part of a cross-functional team of MaineDOT management and staff who provide a forum for consultation and discussion of ideas and for developing knowledge of MaineDOT and its programs and projects. Developing an understanding of MaineDOTs business is a key element of the role of in-house counsel that helps counsel to identify legal pitfalls and the level of potential risk involved in a proposed course of action and to be aware of the business ramifications when providing legal advice. MaineDOT values a reasoned practical approach in providing legal advice and the ability to effectively balance legal issues and business considerations and to find creative solutions to novel legal issues.
In-house counsel will have a broad range of responsibilities which may include drafting interpreting and negotiating agreements for diverse transportation projects such as bridges railroads ferries and bicycle and pedestrian facilities that require translating business concepts to clear legal drafting to protect MaineDOT while achieving its business objectives. Other responsibilities may include navigating complex federal and Maine statutory and regulatory requirements applying to MaineDOTs activities to ensure understanding and compliance legal research and analysis and other work as may be assigned by MaineDOTs Chief Counsel to whom the position reports.
This position is ideally suited for an individual who is eager to learn MaineDOTs business and prefers giving legal advice in the context of business issues using a reasoned practical approach; has an understanding of how legal terms translate to business impact; has the ability to work independently and as part of a team; has strong research and writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and has the ability to balance multiple tasks in a briskly-paced environment.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe following experience:
JD degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in Maine with current registration with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar and in good standing or will be licensed in Maine as of start of employment and in good standing
At least two (2) years of legal experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at
Why join our team
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:
Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Wellness We care about you and your familys wellbeing offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.
If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
