Transit Agency Legal Services

CityBus, the public transit provider for Greater Lafayette, Indiana, seeks an outside law firm to act as its general counsel, delivering on‑demand legal advice, representation, and risk management across a wide range of areas such as labor & employment, collective bargaining, procurement, grant compliance, litigation, real estate, and strategic advisory for a one‑year term with up to four renewals. • Provide legal counsel on labor, employment, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, EEOC, wage‑and‑hour, and workers’ compensation matters. • Support collective bargaining negotiations, grievance handling, and labor dispute resolution. • Advise on public procurement, contract drafting, FTA and DBE compliance, grant administration, and related regulatory issues. • Manage litigation, claims, and representation before administrative agencies and courts. • Offer real‑estate and capital‑project legal services (easements, acquisitions, leases, construction contracts). • Deliver strategic advisory services, policy reviews, board resolutions, and monitoring of legislative/regulatory changes. • Respond to routine legal requests within one business day; urgent matters same business day. • Assign a dedicated lead attorney supported by experienced associates and paralegals.