Dep. Gen Counsel - Contracts/Corp. Counseling

Chicago Housing Authority; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Pension Plan with employer contributions

Identity Theft Protection

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

A municipal housing organization in Chicago is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to manage contracts and procurement matters. The role involves supervising legal documentation, advising on corporate governance, and ensuring compliance with laws. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree, be admitted to the Illinois Bar, and possess significant experience in government procurement. The position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 - $175,000 and a hybrid work schedule after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in government procurement and contracts.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience.
• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation and review of contract and procurement matters.
• Draft contracts and agreements.
• Counsel and advise senior management on legal matters.
• Manage regular maintenance of the contract tracker.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of government procurement and contracting

Knowledge of Illinois Open Meetings Act

Excellent analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Legal research skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent writing skills

Management skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Admission to the Illinois Bar

General Bar of Northern District of Illinois

Job description

The Deputy General Counsel for the Contracts/Corporate Counseling unit is responsible for supervising the preparation and/or review of all contract and procurement matters for the Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”), handling all intergovernmental relationships and agreements related to contracts and commercial law matters. Additionally, the Deputy General Counsel will partner with the business departments to develop and implement policies and procedures that are designed to limit and/or eliminate the CHA’s liability exposure. The responsibilities also include counseling and advising senior management on legal matters that impact business decisions, providing corporate counseling and guidance on corporate governance, the Open Meetings Act, municipal corporate law, Illinois Housing Authorities Act, governance under HUD/federal procurement regulations, the Annual Contributions Contract, Moving to Work (“MTW”) Agreement and monetary grants awarded to CHA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with CHA leadership to create, implement and enforce CHA policies, federal and state laws and regulations.
• Drafts contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and various other legal documents.
• Directs, oversees, manages, trains and supervises lawyers who draft contracts, intergovernmental agreements and various other legal documents.
• Trains and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff to ensure development and enhancement of skills necessary to accomplish their duties.
• Reviews agency solicitation documents related to procurement matters.
• Keeps abreast of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) regulations and policies.
• Attends Board briefings and other meetings with executive leadership, as necessary.
• Interprets relevant federal, state, local laws and rules and HUD’s regulations and policies.
• Manages and oversees the regular maintenance of the contract tracker which details the status of all contract requests received by the Contracts/Corporate Counseling unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois Bar, General Bar of Northern District of Illinois and a minimum of ten (10) years experience of handling government procurement and contracts and five (5) years of supervisory experience.

Candidate must possess an extensive knowledge of government procurement and contracting. Must be knowledgeable about the Illinois Open Meetings Act and corporate governance. Excellent analytical skills, writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and legal research skills are required. Excellent management skills are essential to supervise staff and manage complex contracts and other issues.

Must also have the ability to work in an environment with aggressive deadlines.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

• Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
• Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parking Transit
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
• Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
• Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for one (1) remote work day following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.

"Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received."

Salary Range: $170,000 - $175,000

Grade: S11

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None

FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG