VIA Metro Transit
San Antonio, TX, USA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Responsible for providing legal counsel and guidance in legal issues involving VIA to ensure maximum protection of legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by law. Performs legal research and consults with management and retained counsel rega rding legal issues .
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides legal counsel and guidance to VIA personnel as required on legal matters.
Researches legal questions posed by management.
Assist in the coordination and provision of legal services for VIA.
Participates in development and interpretation of policy.
Monitors and represents/participates in litigation representing VIA's interests.
Provides support and legal opinions as requested by the General Counsel/Senior Vice President Legal for the VIA/ATD Board and/or VIA staff.
Participates in or advises participants in hearings.
Recruits and supervises contract legal research assistants. Makes work assignments, monitors...