Associate Counsel, Transactions - Procurement & Contracts

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Hempfield Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 109,816 - 137,270; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation network is seeking an Associate Counsel to manage legal, transactional, and strategic advice on procurement and contracts. The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in New York. Responsibilities include drafting solicitations, analyzing legislation, and addressing contract disputes. Public sector and transportation legal experience is preferred. This role offers a salary range of $109,816 - $137,270 and may involve telework.

Qualifications

• Recent law school graduate who has taken the New York Bar.
• 1+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience for Levels II-III.
• Public sector legal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft solicitations for MTA agencies and negotiate contract terms.
• Analyze proposed legislation or regulations affecting agencies.
• Address issues of risk mitigation and contract disputes.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong legal research and writing ability

Knowledge base and practice skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in New York

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Associate Counsel, Transactions - Procurement & Contracts

Salary Range: $109,816 - $137,270

Department/Division: Legal

Supervisor: Deputy General Counsel, Procurement & Contracts

Location: 93-02 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435

Hours of Work: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

This position is eligible for telework. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America\'s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network includes a large bus fleet and extensive subway and rail systems. The MTA aims to provide a safe and reliable commute, exceptional customer service, and rewarding opportunities.

Overview Of Division And Position

The MTA Legal Department’s Procurement & Contracts Division seeks to hire an Associate Counsel I, II, or III to join the team, depending on experience level. The division provides legal, transactional and strategic advice on procurement, sourcing, contracting and commercial matters critical to the MTA’s operations, including enterprise-wide contract negotiations for goods, services and public works.

Responsibilities

• Draft solicitations for MTA agencies and negotiate terms and conditions and other contract-related documents for a wide range of procurements and inter-agency agreements (goods, services, hardware, software, infrastructure and equipment).
• Analyze proposed or enacted legislation, or any municipal, state or federal rule or regulation involving or affecting the agencies.
• Address issues of risk mitigation, contractor responsibility, and contract disputes as required.

An Associate Counsel may, depending on the matter assigned, work collaboratively with:

• MTA Legal Department Deputy General Counsels and all MTA Legal Department staff.
• MTA Departments and Units/Offices, including Accessibility, Audit, Communications, Compliance/Ethics, Diversity and Civil Rights, Finance, Information Technology, Labor Relations, People, Procurement, Strategic Initiatives, and System Safety.
• Senior staff at New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction and Development.
• Federal, State or local administrative agencies.
• Office of the MTA Inspector General.
• MTA’s labor partners.

Qualifications and Experience

Education And Experience

Level I

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York. A recent law school graduate who has taken the New York Bar but not yet been admitted to practice in New York may serve in the position at Level 1 for a period not to exceed one year.

Required Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal research and writing ability.
• Knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position.

Levels II-III (In addition to the above):

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant law firm or in-house experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position.

Preferred Experience

• Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State.
• Transportation sector experience.

Other Information

May need to work outside of normal work hours (evenings and weekends). Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sites.

According to the New York State Public Officers Law and the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.