In-House Counsel: Construction Contracts & Risk

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal counsel, contract management, procurement, risk management, and policy advice to MTA C&D executives and management on a broad range of issues to protect and preserve the agency's legal interests.

The role involves drafting and reviewing multi‑million contracts, interpreting complex engineering plans, and coordinating with outside counsel to manage high-value disputes and procurement matters while

Qualifications

• A Law Degree (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house legal counsel and business strategies to protect legal rights and minimize risk.
• Draft and review multi‑million construction and professional services contracts for compliance.
• Interpret complex engineering plans and specifications to minimize legal risk and contractor claims.
• Represent MTA C&D in dispute resolution involving high-value construction claims.
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by outside counsel and manage procurement-related issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to provide legal counsel, contract management, procurement, risk management, and policy advice to MTA C&D executives and management on a broad range of issues to protect and preserve the agency's legal interests.

The role involves drafting and reviewing multi‑million contracts, interpreting complex engineering plans, and coordinating with outside counsel to manage high-value disputes and procurement matters while