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Duties: Assist the Director of Law in the provision of legal advice to commissioners, departments and division heads and other Authority personnel on legal questions related to their job duties and responsibilities. Review contracts, MOAs, MOUs and claims prior to execution by Authority officials; negotiate and settle contracts and civil and property damage claims by and against Authority; Provide legal advice on OPRA, subpoena compliance, litigation discovery and act as legal liaison with Courts, Attorney General’s Office, MVC, DOT, GAU, Prosecutor’s Offices, local law enforcement and regulatory agencies as assigned. Review and provide advice and as assigned, representation of the regarding insurance, risk management, OCIP, and Disability and Worker’s Compensation matters. Review and provide advice on real estate matters involving its operations and construction and capital improvement projects. Represent Authority in litigation as assigned by the Director of Law. Prepare legal documents as required, including position papers on legislation affecting the Authority. Provide legal advice and representation on civil collection of unpaid tolls and fees and related litigations. As assigned by the Director of Law, provide legal services in conjunction and coordination with retained General Counsel and other retained law firms; oversee and track litigations as directed. Assist and provide legal advice to the Human Resources Department in employee inquiries and disciplines, as well as advice regarding LAD, EEO, SBE, WBE, Equal Pay Act and ethics matters as assigned by the Director of Law. Assist and provide legal advice to the Procurements Department including, public bidding documents, protests and matters involving SBE, WBE, and EEO issues. Shall take on other tasks as assigned by the Director of the Law.

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New Jersey Turnpike Authority
581 Main Street
Woodbridge
New Jersey
United States 07095
Website : http://www.state.nj.us/turnpike