Senior Counsel - Compliance (15102, Grade 34)
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Riverdale, MD
| Employer: | Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County |
| Category: | Legal |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
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Description Looking For Experienced Compliance Superstar! The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, a national leader in public parks, recreation, and the regulation of real estate development, is searching for a seasoned lawyer with real world legal experience to join our in-house team located in Riverdale, Maryland. Montgomery and Prince George's Counties are the two largest counties in Maryland, with a growing and diverse population, which is served by a robust and award-winning system of parks, recreation, and urban planning in both Counties. As the newest Senior Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel, you will join a team of lawyers responsible for finding sophisticated legal solutions to a variety of litigation and employment, administrative, and corporate policy matters. Your work will be a key component in delivering superior in-house legal services to a large and diverse corporate client, ensuring our clients' compliance with: federal and state employment law, state open meetings and public information laws, the ethics code and internal Merit Rules, Practices and Procedures spanning the entire bi-county region. You may have opportunities to work with planners, park and recreation officials, police department administrators, department directors, human resources professionals as well as directly with our Commissioners. You can have fun practicing law while advancing our agency's remarkable mission and making a real difference in the communities we serve. Our ideal candidate for Senior Counsel (Compliance) has:
Examples of Important Duties Minimum Qualifications 1. Law degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 2. Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including two (2) years of specialized legal experience in land use, legal transactions, civil litigation, administrative litigation, or employment law. 3. A valid license, in good standing, to practice law in the state of Maryland, or in another state, subject to attainment of a valid license to practice law in Maryland during initial probationary period. 4. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position. Supplemental Information Classification Specification: Senior Counsel May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you. THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION 2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans. Eligibility You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation. Retirement Programs
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only) Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694. | |