Assistant General Counsel

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Assistant General Counsel - MTA Construction & Development - New York, NY

Salary Range: $112,263 to $147,346

Job Title:
- Assistant General Counsel for MTA Construction & Development
- Legal Counsel for Construction Projects

Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of independent legal experience in a law firm, governmental legal office, or in-house legal department
- Some background or education in engineering, construction, or architecture preferred
- Experience in contract drafting or litigation preferred

Education:
- Law Degree (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Bar of the State of New York

Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel and business strategies to protect and preserve MTA C&D's legal interests
- Draft and review multi-million dollar construction contracts and design contracts
- Analyze and interpret complex technical engineering plans and specifications to minimize legal risk and contractor claims
- Represent MTA C&D in dispute resolution proceedings and negotiate contract changes
- Develop and implement compliance training programs for staff and consultants
- Coordinate and monitor work performed by outside counsel

Selection Criteria:
- Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview

Location:
- New York, NY

Department:
- Contracts Legal Services

Reports to:
- Deputy General Counsel

Work Location:
- 2 Broadway

Hours of Work:
- 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (/ DAY)

Salary Range:
- $112,263 to $147,346

Deadline:
- Open Until Filled

Summary:
- MTA Construction & Development Company (MTA C&D) is the construction arm of the MTA and is responsible for all capital projects for the MTA operating agencies
- Seeking a practicing attorney to provide legal counsel on a broad range of issues to protect and preserve the agency's legal interests
- Will handle issues in construction, real estate, procurement, human resources, program controls, intellectual property, media, and environmental issues
- Will also assist the Deputy General Counsel with complex matters for the General Counsel and agency executives

About MTA C&D:
- Responsible for all capital projects for MTA operating agencies
- Provides legal advice on construction contracts, litigation and claims, real estate agreements, and more
- Responsible for all procurement activities within the agency

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers
- Encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply, including military service members

How to Apply:
- MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal
- Submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the Careers link
- Logging in through My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application to identify you as an internal applicant.

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Legal Counseling, Contract Management, Procurement, Risk Assessment, Policy Development, Real Estate Acquisitions, Contract Drafting, Compliance Training, Dispute Resolution, Negotiation, Interpersonal Communication, Problem-Solving, Writing

Law Degree (JD) from an accredited law school

MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. External applicants can submit an online application through the Careers link on My MTA Portal.

Qualification and Experience Law Degree (JD) from an accredited law school, Admission to the Bar of the State of New York

Legal