General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer Recruitment Announcement

ABOUT THE POSITION

The General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer (“GC/CCO”) leads and manages the Port of Seattle’s legal division, and provides legal counsel to the Port’s leadership. The GC/CCO oversees the Port’s legal strategy and compliance with laws and regulations, advises on business and governmental dealings, and addresses questions regarding the legal authority of the Port. In addition, the GC/CCO oversees compliance issues, including the Port’s records and public disclosure obligations. The GC/CCO is a member of the Port Executive Leadership Team, and has a dual reporting relationship to the Executive Director and the Port Commission President. The GC/CCO is a key leader who partners with the Commissioners to advance the Port’s economic and policy goals. The Port of Seattle plays a key role in the local economy, providing maritime and airport operations and other activities that drive job growth and increase prosperity throughout the Puget Sound region.

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Management • Provides pragmatic legal insights and advice on the wide range of legal and policy issues of a major international • Serves as key member of the Port’s Executive Leadership port, including: environmental; governmental relations; Team, supporting the strategic management of the security issues; tenant and customer relations; Port and the formulation and adoption of Port goals, transactional and contracting matters (e.g., real estate objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures. and procurement contracts); contract disputes; and • Works with the Port Commission, the Port’s Executive labor and employment matters. Director, and the other members of the Port Executive • Oversees and directs the management of all Port Leadership Team to anticipate and identify emerging litigation. issues and to develop legal strategies and approaches. • As the Port’s chief legal officer, the GC/CCO oversees Ethics Counsel all legal issues at the Port, and leads and manages an • Oversees the Workplace Responsibility Office and experienced legal team with expertise in a breadth of compliance with the Port’s Code of Conduct. relevant practice areas to ensure that the Port operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all laws Public Governance and regulations. • Supports public governance, including review of Port • Provides leadership, direction, and support to the legal Commission and executive session agendas. Attends department, ensuring the legal team meets the Port’s all Port Commission meetings. mission, vision, and strategic objectives, while also balancing the interests and goals of all stakeholders • Determines the Port’s legal authority with respect with the obligations of a public agency. to strategic initiatives and day-to-day policies and procedures. • Manages the legal team to address areas of law that impact the Port, anticipate legal challenges to the • Familiar with current and historical federal, state, organization, and strategize solutions. and local legislative issues relevant to the Port, and navigates political issues and relationships while • Assists the legal team in managing and coordinating advancing the Port’s interests. outside legal counsel, as needed. • Coordinates responses to audits, including the State Legal & Policy Counsel Auditor’s Office compliance and performance audits, financial bond compliance audits, internal audits, and Advising Leadership federal audits and investigations. • The GC/CCO: advises on the Port’s complex legal and • Oversees the Port’s records and public disclosure compliance issues; provides legal counsel regarding obligations, and ensures timely and accurate responses. governance and policy matters, while taking into account the Port’s public sector issues; and advocates for the Port’s interests, and strategizes how the Port can best achieve its goals.

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EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Professional Experience • Juris Doctor and member in good standing of Washington State Bar Association. • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in one or more of the Port’s key practice areas such as real estate, labor, litigation, environmental, contracts, or maritime/ aviation, and will understand the laws that govern public sector organizations, such as the Port. • Minimum of ten (10) years of leadership and management experience, including responsibility for a team of lawyers and other staff. Strong leader and manager dedicated to teambuilding. • Experience working with elected officials, business leaders, and management. • Builds productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through trust, teamwork, • Experience in public governance, and workplace ethics and effective communication. Works effectively with and compliance. diverse constituencies, including: elected officials; committees and staff; state, local, and federal agencies; Core Competencies public policy interest groups; and citizens. • Strong personal integrity, moral character, and • High level of diplomatic skill and gravitas, and dedication to ethics. comfortable with conflict management and resolution. • Dedicated to highest quality of service in advancing the Respectful of competing viewpoints and considerations. Port’s mission, goals, and operating philosophy. • Comfortable in fast-paced environment, and calm under • Exceptional judgement and critical thinker who serves pressure. Ability to multitask high-priority projects. as trusted advisor to all levels of the organization. When • Skilled communicator with clear written and verbal faced with complex issues, able to offer pragmatic legal style. Strong public speaker. strategies that balance risk with positive outcomes. • Proven leadership skills in building an efficient, collaborative team of excellent attorneys and staff who serve the organization’s goals and values. Able to provide resources, mentoring, and training towards the team’s professional growth.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

The Port of Seattle has exclusively retained Harris Legal Questions about this position can be directed to Search to complete this search. Interested candidates [email protected] or 425.453.2700. must submit a cover letter and resume that includes The successful candidate must pass a Transportation relevant legal and leadership experience. Please submit Security Administration background check. Will also be your application materials as soon as possible, but no fingerprinted for a criminal history background check with later than October 31, 2018 by visiting https://www. the FBI. Hire date will be contingent upon obtaining a Port harrislegalsearch.com/active-searches/general- of Seattle ID badge. counsel-port-of-seattle The Port of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative The position will remain open until filled; however, Action Employer and is committed to diversity in the the screening process will move quickly. Salary workplace. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals determination is based on the knowledge, skills, and with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will provide experience of the successful candidate. The Port offers assistance in the recruitment, application, and selection an attractive benefits package. process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance.

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ABOUT THE PORT OF SEATTLE

The Port of Seattle plays a key role in bringing international North Pacific fishing fleet, which provides over 40 percent trade and travel to the Pacific Northwest. The Port provides of the nation’s landed catch. The Port operates its own maritime and airport operations for the King County area. Stormwater Utility, committed to improving water quality The Port economic activity contributes to over 200,000 in Puget Sound. It owns and manages 23 parks and jobs in the greater Seattle area, and our century agenda operates a large maintenance department. plans to add 100,000 more. The ports of Seattle and Our region is growing and changing, putting new Tacoma are currently working together as the innovative pressures on the environment. The Port of Seattle targets Seaport Alliance, unifying the management of the two its investments and programs to reduce the impacts ports’ marine cargo terminals and related functions to of development and protect our natural resources. As continue our leading role in international trade. environmental stewards, we embrace our responsibility The Port operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to our citizens, to the livability of this region, and to (Sea-Tac), serving nearly 47 million passengers and more the future. than 425,000 metric tons of air cargo in 2017. The airport Five commissioners, elected at large by the voters of has experienced increasing growth over each of the King County, serve four-year terms and establish Port last six years. Sea-Tac has served a record number of of Seattle policy. The Executive Director, in carrying passengers for several years to become the 9th largest out these policies, leads over 2,000 employees. The airport in the United States. Port’s Century Agenda supports the triple bottom line The Port of Seattle also manages two passenger terminals of business development, environmental sustainability, that make Seattle the preferred choice for Alaska and and social responsibility. The Port’s goal is to serve as the Pacific Northwest cruises. Over one million visitors are gateway of choice and create a vibrant economic engine expected during this year’s cruise season. In addition, that drives job creation throughout the region. For more recreational boating is a major part of the Port. The Port information, visit www.portseattle.org. operates four marinas – with nearly 1700 slips. The Port also manages Fishermen’s Terminal, the homeport of the

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