Staff Counsel - Level I

Staff Counsel - Level I

Brazos River Authority, Central Office (Waco, TX)

The purpose of this position is to provide legal support to the Brazos River Authority (BRA). The Counsel will provide legal input on proposed courses of action, respond to public information act requests, review and draft contracts, draft organizational policies and procedures, ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws, evaluate potential legislation, perform general legal research and draft memoranda on various legal topics, and assist the General Counsel with public information accounting, compliance issues, regional water planning group administration, contract and document preparation, evaluation and intra‑organizational task coordination.

Additional responsibilities include conducting research, interacting with various departments and the public, and performing any other duties as assigned.

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Location:

Central Office

• Licensed to practice law by the Texas State Bar or will be within one year of employment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) – graduate professional degree in law.

• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others by demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance.
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization.
• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects.
• Demonstrating self‑motivation; performance driven from within rather than by external pressure.

$86,230 – $112,100 annual (exempt)

November 13 2025 – open until filled.

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401(k), Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays.

The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. BRA’s staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team‑ and customer‑focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of BRA.

Women & Minorities are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must submit an online Application for Employment via the Brazos River Authority website at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..