A family-owned public transportation company with more than 40 years of service in the Las Vegas community. The company is committed to providing reliable transportation services while maintaining strong business practices, regulatory compliance, and long-standing relationships within the local transportation industry.
The General Counsel will serve as the company’s primary legal advisor, overseeing litigation, corporate legal matters, employment issues, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this individual will protect the company’s legal and business interests while providing practical guidance on complex legal matters affecting daily operations and long-term business strategy.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, confident attorney with a strong background in both tort defense and civil business law, including hands-on litigation experience, corporate governance, employment law, and regulatory affairs. This role requires sound legal judgment, exceptional writing and communication skills, and the ability to independently manage a diverse legal workload.
Litigation & Tort Defense: Manage an active caseload of approximately 20 matters, including motor vehicle accident defense, personal injury claims, and other civil litigation, with support from a litigation paralegal.
Court Proceedings & Case Management: Review and approve legal pleadings and case documentation; conduct depositions; attend case status conferences, NRCP 16.1 conferences and hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
Corporate & Business Law: Advise leadership and the Board of Directors on corporate governance, business operations, legal risk, and complex civil business matters.
Contract Review & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, business contracts, and other legal documents to protect the company’s interests.
Employment & Labor Law: Advise on EEOC complaints, employment disputes, labor matters, human resources issues, and other workplace-related legal concerns.
Regulatory Compliance & Government Relations: Attend meetings and work with relevant Nevada regulatory bodies, including the Nevada Taxicab Authority, the Division of Industrial Relations, and the Nevada Transportation Authority, to monitor regulatory developments and help ensure compliance with applicable laws and industry requirements.
Insurance & Risk Management: Review insurance proposals, policies, renewals, and coverage matters, including 401(k) plan renewals and related documentation, to identify risks and support sound business decisions.
Property & Commercial Disputes: Handle land disputes, property-related legal matters, and other business disputes as they arise.
Legislative & Regulatory Affairs: Monitor relevant legislative activity, interpret regulatory changes, and represent the company’s interests in dealings with government agencies and industry stakeholders.
Legal Documentation & Advisory: Ensure legal documents are accurate, thorough, and aligned with the company’s objectives while providing clear, actionable legal guidance to leadership.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Nevada, in good standing.
Substantial experience in both tort defense and civil business law.
Demonstrated experience defending motor vehicle accidents, personal injury claims, or similar civil litigation matters.
Proven first-chair litigation experience, including depositions, hearings, and case strategy.
Strong background in corporate governance, business transactions, contract negotiations, and complex business matters.
Working knowledge of employment law, EEOC complaints, labor relations, and human resources matters.
Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, and government stakeholders.
Experience with insurance policies, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to business leaders.
Ability to independently manage a diverse caseload, prioritize competing demands, and exercise sound judgment.
Confident & Decisive: Willing to take a firm position and advocate for the company’s best interests.
Strong Legal Writer: Able to prepare, review, and refine complex legal documents with precision and clarity.
Business-Minded: Balances legal risk with practical business considerations and operational needs.
Proactive & Independent: Anticipates legal and regulatory challenges and takes ownership of matters from start to resolution.
Effective Communicator: Builds productive relationships with the Board, company leadership, outside counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Highly Organized: Manages multiple litigation matters and corporate legal responsibilities efficiently.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off (PTO)
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