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Company: TDT -Texas Department of Transportation, TX
Job Title:

JDHuntr - Associate General Counsel $92,600 - $120,000

Job Category: General Corporate / Compliance [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 90369
Job description:
Performs complex legal work within the General Counsel Division, focusing on the compliance and interpretation of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations for a state transportation agency and its governing commission. Work requires contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Associate General Counsel 2602522
Location: Austin, TX
Job Type: Full time

Essential Duties:
• Drafts departmental rules and regulations for incorporation in the Texas Administrative Code.
• Prepares and reviews legal opinions, briefs, decisions, orders, contracts, agreements, attorney's certificates and other legal instruments.
• Receives, analyzes and processes requests for public information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.
• Drafts, negotiates and administers contracts and contract amendments.
• Drafts legal positions and confers with general counsel.
• Formulates and recommends rules and policies.
• Researches legal issues, advises on legal questions and interprets laws, rules and regulations.
• Responds to information requests.
• Reviews and renders legal advice on a variety of legal issues.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) in /from an accredited law school.
Experience: 1 year Governmental, administrative, real estate, or contract law, civil procedure, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:
Competencies:
• Communicate effectively
• Interpreting, analyzing, and applying applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations
• Drafting, interpreting and analyzing complex contracts and agreements
• Legislative process
• Civil procedures
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Conducting hearings, interviews, and investigations
• Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations
• Preparing legal documents including opinions, case law summaries and legislative impact statements

Minimum Salary: 92,600.00 Maximum Salary: 120,000.00
Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Main Office-Greer Building 125 E 11TH STREET Austin 787012483
Other Locations: UST-Texas-Austin
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 hours per week
Location Flexibility: Onsite

Associate General Counsel
$92,600 - $120,000

Texas Department of Transportation

90369
Company: TDT -Texas Department of Transportation
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $92,600 - $120,000
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Austin, TX USA
Zip/Postal Code: 73301
Post Date: 09/30/2026
 
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