Job description
About NJTA
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) is a state agency responsible for maintaining the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway - two of the busiest toll roads in the United States. The NJTA is dedicated to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods along their toll roads. Everyday, the Authority’s highways provide the safest, quickest, and most convenient routes for hundreds of commuters, truckers, and recreational travelers.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Director of Law serves the New Jersey Turnpike Authority by:
- Superintending and coordinating all legal services to the Authority
- Acting as a resource for executive-level informed decision-making and problem-solving to facilitate the Authority’s mission of its two toll roads to provide the safest, quickest and most convenient roadways for thousands of drivers every hour, every day
- Educating personnel about legal requirements and risks to prevent or reduce liabilities and legal disputes
- Representing the Authority personally, or through delegation to the Law Department’s General Counsel and Special Counsels, in governmental and judicial proceedings
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establishes policies and procedures of the Law Department
- Manages the EEO Office and assists the EEO Officer to ensure compliance with the Authority’s Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Delegates specific duties and assignments to the Deputy Director of Law, Senior Attorneys and Staff Attorneys
- Reviews and approves policies and procedures in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
- Participates in, or delegates to the Law Department’s insurance brokers of record and consultants, the negotiation of insurance contracts on behalf of the Authority
- Authorizes and manages assignments and litigation representation on behalf of the Authority to the Authority’s General Counsel and Special Counsels
- Assists the Purchasing and Materials Management Department and Engineering Department in the development and administration of their respective contract procurements
- Administers all real estate matters
- Administers all OPRA requests submitted to the Authority
- Administers the toll violations/enforcement program in coordination with the Authority’s E-Z Pass Customer Service Center Contractor, local and state law enforcement officials, and the Attorney General’s Office
- Administers all non-Engineering construction claims instituted against the Authority
- Effectuates legal research, fact-finding, and investigations as appropriate
- Provides advice and counsel to the Board of Commissioners, Executive Director, Departmental Directors and Senior Staff
- Attends Commission Meetings, Executive Director staff meetings and others as necessary
- Monitors legislative developments and advises the Board of Commissioners, Executive Director, Departmental Directors, and Senior Staff
- Endeavors to ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to the Authority
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctorate from a law school maintaining American Bar Association and state accreditations
- 10 years’ experience in the practice of law, including but not limited to, the specific fields of administrative, labor, litigation, real estate, and civil law
- 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Must have valid NJ Driver’s license
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