Senior Transportation Counsel — Litigation & Contracts

State-of-Nevad; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation seeks a senior attorney to provide legal advice and counsel to the agency on a wide range of matters, including real estate, eminent domain, contracts, torts, construction, and environmental issues. Primary duties include litigation, contract review, and client guidance.

Candidates must have a law degree, Nevada license, at least seven years of practice, and strong written and oral communication, leadership, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, licensed to practice in Nevada.
• Minimum seven years of licensed practice as an attorney.
• Experience in contracts, torts, construction, and real estate law.
• Knowledge of State and federal civil procedure and rules of evidence.
• Familiarity with eminent domain/condemnation law desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to NDOT across real estate, eminent domain, contracts, torts, construction, and environmental matters.
• Litigate and manage contracts reviews and advisory matters.
• Advise clients, draft opinions, and support agency decision-making.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Planning

Prioritization

Timeline management

Leadership

Professionalism

Organization

Self-motivation

Punctuality

Travel

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Nevada Department of Transportation seeks a senior attorney to provide legal advice and counsel to the agency on a wide range of matters, including real estate, eminent domain, contracts, torts, construction, and environmental issues. Primary duties include litigation, contract review, and client guidance.

Candidates must have a law degree, Nevada license, at least seven years of practice, and strong written and oral communication, leadership, and time-management skills.