Associate Counsel, FOIL

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking an Associate Counsel to lead its FOIL and eDiscovery Unit. The role involves ensuring FOIL compliance, managing discovery obligations, and representing the MTA in litigation in federal and state courts.

The successful candidate will provide legal counsel on statutory and regulatory issues, with Levels I–III available based on experience. NY licensed attorneys preferred; hybrid/telework eligible at New York location.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and NY bar admission required.
• Level I available for new grads; Levels II-III require 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Experience in public or transportation sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MTA FOIL Office and manage FOIL compliance.
• Handle discovery obligations and related litigation tasks.
• Represent the MTA in federal and state court proceedings and advise on statutory/regulatory issues.

Skills

FOIL/FOIA

Litigation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)

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New York, NY (Hybrid/Telework eligible)

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JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York (or pending admission for Level I). Levels II-III require 1+ years of experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate Counsel, FOIL
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Description: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its eDiscovery and FOIL Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the MTA’s FOIL Office, ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Law, and managing discovery obligations. The role involves representing the MTA in litigation matters, providing legal counsel on statutory and regulatory issues, and practicing in federal and state courts. The position is available at Levels I, II, or III depending on the candidate's experience and level of independence.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in New York. Recent law school graduates pending admission may serve at Level I for up to one year. Levels II and III require a minimum of one year of relevant law firm or in-house experience. Experience in the public or transportation sectors is preferred.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY (Telework eligible)
Fees: None