The American Public Transportation Association (APTA), a private, nonprofit trade association representing the North American public transportation industry, is seeking a highly dynamic, engaged, and visionary General Counsel. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of APTA’s legal affairs, protecting its legal rights, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including managing relationships with outside counsel. Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the General Counsel is a vital member of APTA’s Leadership Team and supports the Board of Directors.

In this role, the General Counsel will manage all legal work related to operations, personnel, business development, contracts, compliance, and risk mitigation. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, association governance, management of regulatory programs, contract oversight, and providing internal legal support, member guidance, and legislative assistance.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Membership in a state bar or the District of Columbia bar.
• At least ten years of experience as an attorney.
• Familiarity with legal issues pertaining to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit associations.
• Experience with federal transportation law and regulations.
• Ability to travel to attend four major conferences, including the Legal Affairs Seminar.

Compensation and Benefits: APTA offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; a 401(k) retirement plan; professional development opportunities; and commuter benefits to assist with public transportation costs. The annual base starting salary is expected to range between $190,400 and $253,900.

Work Location and Schedule: This position is based in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the flexibility to select a third in-office day. The remaining two workdays can be remote. Please note that this schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Association.

For more information or to apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to Gregg Moser, Partner at K&A, via email at gmoser@kapartners.com.  To view the full position description, visit Careers at APTA.

APTA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About American Public Transportation Association

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is a nonprofit international association of more than 1,600 public and private sector member organizations. Benefits to our members include advocacy for federal funding and policies, research, technical expertise and consulting services, workforce development programs, educational conferences and seminars, and 135 subject-matter working committees. APTA is the only association in North America that represents all modes of public transportation, including bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems. Our membership is engaged in every aspect of the industry – from planning, designing, financing, constructing and operating transit systems to the research, development, manufacturing and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and transit-related products and services. Additionally, academic institutions, transportation network companies, transit associations and state departments of transportation are APTA members.

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