Description

Provides proactive and effective legal representation for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and its officers and employees in a wide range of legal matters, including procurement, contractual and other transactional matters relating to the governance, effective and efficient operation and business interests of PRT. Meets and communicates with relevant division and department management and staff to provide legal advice relevant to the preparation, revision and/or amendment of various legal documents. Participates and assists in negotiations of contract provisions with representatives of third parties and bid protests.

Requirements

•        Graduate degree in juris doctorate from an accredited college or university.
•        Membership in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
•        Minimum of five (5) years of experience handling procurement, real estate and/or related transactional matters for a large or mid-sized private or public entity or government agency, either in an in-house capacity or in an outside counsel capacity.
•        Valid Pennsylvania License to practice law.
•        Admission to Pennsylvania State Courts.
•        Admission to U. S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
•        Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and communicate legal advice, both in written and oral form, to non-lawyers. 
•        Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Westlaw software.
• Professional and effective communication skills.