Summary: Will be involved in the drafting of commercial agreements and other legal documents, participate in and support commercial negotiations, advise clients as to legal rights and regulatory compliance and practice other phases of law by performing other duties that may be assigned including but not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Represent client before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.

Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.  

Draft legal documents and conduct or assist with commercial negotiations.

Confer with colleagues with specialty in area of lawsuits to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings. Advise clients concerning environmental actions and corporate relations with general public.

Negotiate corrective actions with federal, state, and local agencies on behalf of company or client.

Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal action for cases.

Conduct research, interview clients and witnesses, and handle other details in preparation for trial.

Analyze legal positions and pending or potential claims or litigation to develop strategy, arguments, and resolutions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job currently has no direct supervisory responsibilities. However, a successful applicant will be required to interact and advise other team members to facilitate the best decisions being made on behalf of the company.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following core competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens to and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Earns the trust and respect of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All applicants must have an active license to practice law in at least one State or the District of Columbia (Kansas is preferred, but other states will be considered). Prior legal experience working for or in support of a transportation industry or any other regulated industry is preferred but not required.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors’ Degree, Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and three to five years of corporate/commercial law experience are required. Additionally, some background with property and/or environmental law experience will be viewed favorably.