Senior Counsel, Municipal Transit

Charlotte, North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte Area Transit System (future MPTA) seeks a Senior Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal services, advise leadership, and manage complex matters across regulatory, operational, and policy issues. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with city attorneys and external counsel.

The position emphasizes representing CATS in state and federal matters, researching authorities, and ensuring compliance with constitutional and local laws while

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license to practice law in North Carolina in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, practical legal advice to CATS leadership and staff on routine and complex matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, and other documents.
• Represent CATS and the City in litigation, hearings, and external legal matters; manage outside counsel and portfolios.

Skills

Legal research

Legal advice

Policy analysis

Client counseling

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Charlotte Area Transit System (future MPTA) seeks a Senior Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal services, advise leadership, and manage complex matters across regulatory, operational, and policy issues. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with city attorneys and external counsel.

The position emphasizes representing CATS in state and federal matters, researching authorities, and ensuring compliance with constitutional and local laws while