The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is North America’s foremost organization dedicated to the advancement of public transit. APTA is a nonprofit international association of over 1,500 member organizations which include transit systems, planning, design, construction and finance firms, product and service providers, academic institutions, and state associations and departments of transportation.
The American Public Transportation Association offers a convenient Metro location (orange, blue, silver, and red lines), competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work model. Our hybrid work environment currently consists of two specific days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while granting you the flexibility to select your third in-office day. The remaining two days of your work week can be conveniently worked remotely, offering you a balanced work model. To apply for any of the positions listed below, please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at aptajobs@apta.com. Principals Only.
American Public Transportation Association 
ATTN: Human Resources Department
1300 I Street NW
Suite 1200 East
Washington, DC 20005
General Counsel
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
American Public Transportation Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Association’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. The company strives to employ and promote the best qualified person for each job and in so doing will comply with all legal requirements.
It is the Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, appropriate provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the federal Executive Orders in connection with, but not limited to, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer or demotion, recruiting, advertising or solicitation, compensation, training, layoff or termination, participation in social and recreational functions, and use of employee facilities. Further, it is APTA’s policy to maintain and promote nondiscrimination regarding race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, marital status, gender, physical or mental handicap or other status protected by law unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, religion, political philosophy, unfavorable discharge from military service or age in all phases of employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws and Executive Orders.
It is also the Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity in compliance with the DC Human Rights Act of 1977.
Periodic analyses of all personnel actions will be conducted to ensure fair employment practices are followed. Breach of these policies by any employee will be grounds for disciplinary actions.
A Diversity Plan has been adopted to reaffirm the Association’s longstanding and continuing commitment to diversity goals that result in diversity being encouraged, promoted and celebrated throughout all levels of the Association during the normal course of the Association’s business and programs.
Benefits available to all full-time employees
- Bereavement Leave
- Education Assistance
- Fitness Center
- Family Medical Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Holidays
- Jury Duty
- Legal Resources
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Military Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Tax Deferred Savings 401(k) Plan
- Training and Professional Development
- Transportation Assistance
- Travel and Accident Insurance
- Unpaid Leave of Absence
- Worker’s Compensation
- Zipcar
