Associate General Counsel

Regional Transportation District; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Transportation District seeks an in-house attorney to provide broad legal services across transactions and litigation. The role includes drafting and negotiating contracts, advising internal departments and the Board, and coordinating with outside counsel.

Qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and Colorado Bar admission with a minimum of four years’ practice. Prior in-house or government experience is preferred, and knowledge of PUC compliance is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Colorado Bar admission.
• Minimum four years of practice after bar admission.
• Experience in-house or with a government entity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general counsel across transactions and litigation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and real estate documents.
• Advise internal departments and the Board of Directors.
• Supervise outside counsel and coordinate with them on matters.
• Offer guidance on PUC and federal regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Contract negotiation

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

Performs general legal services for the organization in the area of transactions or litigation as well as specialization in one or more legal compliance areas such as PUC (Public Utilities Commission) and federal regulatory compliance (Federal Transit Administration/Federal Railroad Administration), civil rights, employment, labor relations, public finance, procurement, public entity representation and governance, data privacy, real estate, construction, and public safety.

Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL:

• Performs all aspects of legal services in one or more assigned areas of legal specialization (transactions, litigation, compliance) and is primarily responsible for developing and representing the organization’s legal positions in such areas.
• Provides general counsel support, advice and advocacy for internal departments, divisions and the Board of Directors.
• Handles all aspects of transactional matters including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts, easements, leases and other real estate acquisition documents, governmental agreements for funding of joint projects, construction, utility relocation and environmental studies, and documents for joint development of transportation projects with local jurisdictions and private developers.
• Handles all aspects litigation in connection with a wide variety of claims including personal injury and property damage litigation, employment litigation, administrative hearings (PUC, labor, workers’ compensation, civil rights, and others), labor arbitrations, contract claims, subrogation claims, collection matters; handles all related document collection, review and production, witness preparation, discovery, depositions, legal motions and briefs, and represents the organization in hearings, trials and arbitration proceedings.
• Provides advice in one or more specialized legal compliance area such as PUC (Public Utilities Commission) and federal regulatory compliance (FTA/FRA), civil rights, employment, labor relations, public finance, procurement, public entity representation and governance, data privacy, real estate, construction, and public safety.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of outside legal counsel retained by the organization.

OTHER:

All job-related duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; current membership in the Colorado Bar (or eligibility to apply for admission “On Motion” or by UBE Score Transfer pursuant to C.R.C.P. 203.2(1) or 203.3).
• A minimum of four years of experience in the practice of law after admittance to the bar. Individual recruitments may require experience in one or more particular fields of legal specialization as set forth above to satisfy the anticipated needs for in-house legal representation, including transactional and/or trial/hearing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience representing government entities as in-house counsel, experience in labor and employment, litigation, or government contracting, real estate, and representing clients before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in at least one area of legal specialization, such as PUC and federal regulatory compliance, civil rights, employment, labor relations, public finance, procurement, public entity representation and governance, data privacy, real estate, construction, and public safety.
• Proficiency in legal issues involving governmental entities.
• Ability to conduct computerized and non-computerized legal and factual research, including Westlaw.
• Ability to prepare briefs, memoranda and other legal documents, and to engage in oral advocacy, with strong analytical and advocacy skills.
• Ability to maintain familiarity with general legal areas.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, sequences concepts logically, clarifies complex information, and gains understanding of complex material easily.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

CAREER MAP

Based on job performance, experience and education the next step on the career map for this position may be:
Senior Associate General Counsel

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 8/13/2026 at 11:59PM.

Pay Range:

$118,265.00 - $167,050.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [e-mail], or the Talent Acquisition team [e-mail].

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at:

https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy