Senior Legal Counsel Labor & Employment

Salary range is $140k to $240k with a midpoint of $190k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under general direction the Senior Legal Counsel provides professional senior level legal counsel to the Agency on a variety of highly complex legal matters focusing on labor and employment issues in public employment.

The role has independent decision-making responsibility for assigned legal matters; negotiates drafts and approves agreements; comments on proposed legislation; prepares or reviews legal documents; and provides specific and strategic legal advice directly to senior management and board members on significant legal matters that affect the overall Agency. Provides support to the General Counsel on miscellaneous matters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

• Performs legal research and analysis in support of legal department advice and counsel to the Agency on a variety of labor matters including issues related to the NLRA PERC and other applicable labor law matters.
• Perform legal research and analysis in support of legal department advice and counsel to the Agency on a variety of employment law issues surrounding the ADA Paid Leave FMLA state and federal wage and hour laws state and federal employment discrimination statutes FLSA equal pay diversity drug-free workplace labor relations and contract negotiations employee discipline and termination whistleblower complaints wrongful discharge claims drafting employment agreements and policies and other employment law matters.
• Provides representation and/or manage outside counsel before state and federal administrative agencies including the NLRB PERC EEOC state and local human rights agencies the Department of Labor other labor and employment related agencies as well as in mediations and arbitrations for both represented and non-represented employees.
• Prepares reviews and approves a variety of complex Agency agreements including settlement agreements.
• Prepares drafts and/or revises legal documents including letters memos employment policies and other complex legal documents.
• Manages Agency litigation; supervises assigned outside legal counsel; and represents the Agency in mediations and attends trials.
• Reviews new and existing statutes and regulations that may affect the Agency; advises staff on the impact of new or existing statutes and regulations; assists in policy and legislative development; provides recommendations to senior management.
• Develops a strong knowledge of Sound Transits operation including upcoming legal and business challenges; and remains aware of the political and business climate in which Sound Transit must operate.
• Ensures processes policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; and ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws Agency policies and procedures rules and regulations.
• Provides support to the General Counsel and ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws Agency policies and procedures rules and regulations.
• Champions and models Sound Transits core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Contributes to a culture of diversity equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transits Equity & Inclusion Policy.
• 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.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate years of increasingly responsible relevant substantive legal experience in labor and employment law in a law firm agency or in-house legal department or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Washington State Bar License or bar license from another state with the expectation of obtaining Washington Bar license within 6 months of employment.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class.

Required Experience:

Senior IC