OVERALL DESCRIPTION

The Special Counsel is responsible for commerce and regulatory compliance matters within the Corporate department of the Office of the General Counsel. Substantive legal work performed by the Department will involve handling of matters in areas such as real estate, capital project support, land use, railroad contracts, regulation and compliance, insurance/risk assessment, procurement support, and oversight of corporate litigation by outside counsel.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages Corporate matters via negotiating and drafting agreements regarding real estate transactions, railroad and other transportation agency relationships, environmental activities, and capital project support.
• Performs legal work necessary to support the safety department in understanding and complying with current law and in performing corrective or compliance activities as necessary; and to represent SEPTA in responding to regulatory agencies’ actions or communications.
• Provides legal advice and guidance to SEPTA management and risk management department on risk assessment efforts, insurance or other risk management tools and their applicability, and controlling risk exposure under the day-to-day operations and activities of SEPTA.
• Provides Corporate legal advice and opinions for SEPTA management on issues falling into the areas for which the position is responsible or has expertise.
• Supervises the daily work of subordinate attorneys in Corporate matters.
• Supervises outside counsel on cases as assigned by the General Counsel. Makes recommendations to the General Counsel as to which cases should be handled by outside counsel.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Performs other assignments as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school in the United States and at least eight (8) years of experience as a practicing attorney required, which includes legal experience pertaining to transactional, commercial, corporate law, compliance and/or regulatory matters required.
• Admission to practice law before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is required and elgibility for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is preferred.
• Must possess a high degree of competence, professionalism, good judgment and leadership skills.
• Experience using personal computers and Microsoft Office application software is required.
• Work in areas such as transportation, railroad, real estate, environmental, construction, procurement, insurance or any combinations thereof, is preferred.
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience preferred.