Counsel 24-60-2

at  State of Maine

MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Salary: $75,628.80 to $ 102,752.00/Annually (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Legal
Location: Augusta, ME
Position Number: 02500-0864
Opening Date: June 4, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is a member of the Legal Services Office, and work is performed under the direction of the Chief Counsel. This position exercises substantial independent judgment in providing legal advice and representation. This position will be involved in work in the following areas:
Substantial contract development and review for, and advice to, Department Bureaus and Offices, often involving complex agreements for diverse transportation projects that involve consultants, private developers, municipalities, nonprofit entities, or State, federal or international entities;
Working with the Department’s Real Estate Counsel, which may include drafting documents involving acquisition, lease, or disposition of property; easements; and review and advice on licenses and permits under statutes and rules applicable to the Department;
Legal research, writing, interpretation, and advice with respect to federal and State statutes and regulations applying to Department programs and projects; and
Other work as may be assigned by the Chief Counsel.
The successful candidate will possess exemplary research and writing skills and a demonstrated ability, through experience and qualifications, to perform work in the areas described above in a busy and time-sensitive environment.

TO BE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF THE FOLLOWING:

A law degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in Maine with current registration with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in legal practice, with a strong preference for the practice areas noted above.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo” or “I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of XX% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please refer the Job description for details