Senior Lead Counsel

The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Counsel to work in our Legal Department at the Administration Building in Berea, OH. Please consider bringing your experience, talents, and goals to one of Northern Ohio’s vital resources and join the future of transportation. If you are interested, here’s some of what we can offer you: Salary ranges from $117,407.42 - $142,709.84 annually Excellent pension and health care benefits Generous paid leaves Stability The Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Main Job Tasks: Provide legal advice and consultation to Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission personnel. Research general issues (i.e., interpretation and application of statutes, rules, court decisions, policies and procedures affecting daily operations). Work on matters related to right-of-way access, permits and leases of the Commission’s real property. Prepare inter-agency agreements relative to infrastructure projects or other regulatory matters. Assist General Counsel in the conduct of legal proceedings, including alternative dispute resolution, discovery, negotiation, settlement and/or litigation. Assist General Counsel in the drafting of policies, rules, legal memoranda, agreements, and responses to public records requests. Assist General Counsel in the interpretation of indenture agreements, contracts, ethics issues and records retention procedures. Perform any other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. Work Characteristics: Knowledge of operation of state and local government and real estate matters. Experience in litigation and other methods of dispute resolution. Ability to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions concerning validity of claims/allegations, prepare case evidence and documentation and recommend final disposition. Ability to deal with large number of variables and determine specific course(s) of action. Handle routine and/or sensitive inquiries from and contacts with government officials, business representatives and/or general public. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records. Minimum Qualifications : Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in government sector legal matters and/or real estate law. Valid driver’s license required. Exceptional communications skill required. Ability to interact effectively with public officials, the general public and fellow employees.