Associate Counsel

4 hours ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Colonial Parking Inc Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Company Description:  Colonial Parking, Inc. ("Colonial") is the premier parking management services company in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.  Colonial employs [850] employees and operates more than [350] parking facilities. More information about Colonial may be found on its website ).

Legal Department Description:  The Legal Department is a transaction-focused department with one attorney (General Counsel) and one Paralegal.  The department is responsible for handling all legal matters for the company and works closely with executive leadership and all levels of management.  Responsibilities include contract lifecycle management (drafting, reviewing, negotiating, renewing, reporting, etc.), enforcing corporate policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, advising on corporate strategy, mergers & acquisitions, dispute resolution, and litigation management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • The majority of workload is transactional involving drafting/reviewing a wide variety of client contracts (such as management agreements, leases, RFPs, etc.) and ancillary contracts (such as vendor contracts, license agreements, work orders, MSAs, NDAs, etc.).
  • Serves as the lead attorney for daily contract needs working independently with all levels of management.  
  • Provide legal analysis and guidance to grow the business and minimize risk.
  • Manage the company's intellectual property portfolio.
  • Research and monitor regulatory developments and manage awareness and compliance.  
  • Provide daily support to the General Counsel and executive leadership as needed.
  • Be a trusted business partner with Operations and corporate departments.  
  • Provide customized deliverables to advance the company's business plan and initiatives. 
  • Resolve disputes and manage lawsuits with outside counsel as needed.
  • Help business partners navigate company policies and procedures.
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement and implement efficient solutions.

Required Skills & Qualities

  • Advanced decision-making and analytical skills.  Solves problems with practical solutions.
  • Advanced writing skills – contract drafting, policy drafting, and correspondence.
  • Advanced communication skills – explain technical concepts and translate complex legalese into practical guidance for business teams.  
  • Tenacious, dependable, and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team.
  • Leads by example, remains composed and focused under pressure, manages competing priorities, and meets deadlines with minimal oversight.

Required Education & Experience

  • Law degree and license to practice law in Washington, D.C.
  • 3-5 years of transactional work experience in a law department or law firm.  
  • Prefer experience with parking, real estate, property management, or leasing.

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