NVTA General Counsel and Professional Legal Services

The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) is seeking a General Counsel and Professional Legal Services provider for a term of three years with two one-year options. The selected firm will provide advice and interpretation of public law, represent the Agency in litigation, and maintain knowledge of issues facing NVTA. The scope of work includes attending monthly meetings, reviewing and approving agenda and resolutions, and reporting to the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience performing public sector general counsel related work and substantial knowledge of State and Federal laws related to public transit and streets and roads. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing general legal and transactional advice • Representing the Agency in litigation • Maintaining knowledge of issues facing NVTA and its operations • Attending monthly meetings and reviewing/approving agenda and resolutions • Reporting to the Board of Directors • Having experience working with agencies and public boards with multi-million dollar annual budgets • Knowledge of funding, purchasing, and grants administration regulations • Familiarity with public transit rolling stock acquisition and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)