Deputy General Counsel

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Deputy General Counsel
The candidate will assure that ATA and its affiliated organizations comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing their work. Protect ATA resources and reputation from adverse legal action. Review contracts, leases, and other legal documents for ATA and its affiliated organizations. Work with ATA legislative and regulatory affairs teams, and state trucking association executives, on policy issues of importance to the trucking industry. Work with the ATA Litigation Center Chief Counsel on public policy litigation, including identification of potential cases, research and drafting amicus briefs, and case preparation and management. Communicate with and educate ATA members regarding legal matters that affect their interests, including shared responsibilities for coordinating the Litigation Center’s annual Trucking Legal Forum, webinar series, and other educational outreach. JD degree from an accredited law school plus. Should have 5-10 years of experience. Experience in several of the subject matter areas important to trucking (e.g., tort reform, tax, administrative law, preemption, and transportation law) is preferred. Prior trade association experience is preferred. Must have demonstrated ability in appropriate legal skills (e.g., legal analysis, research, writing, etc.) excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to state technically difficult material simply and clearly. Must have consensus-building skills to assert positions strongly without alienating reasonable opponents. Must also be an effective communicator with ATA members, staff, coalition partners, government representatives, and in court. Must also be an effective manager with respect to both financial and personnel matters.

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