Remote-Eligible Senior Counsel, Procurement & Contracts

MTA Headquarters; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

MTA Headquarters in New York seeks a Senior Counsel, Transactions for the Procurement & Contracts Division. You will draft and negotiate complex procurement documents, advise on risk and compliance, and coordinate with internal clients and outside counsel.

The role involves leading negotiations, supervising junior attorneys, and handling high‑stakes contracts across multiple MTA divisions. A NY license and extensive transactional law experience are required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in New York.
• Minimum five years of relevant law firm, public sector, or in‑house experience.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and client‑relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex solicitations and contract documents.
• Advise mid‑ to senior‑level management on risk, compliance, and contract strategy.
• Lead or supervise junior attorneys and coordinate with outside counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Client management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

JD from accredited law school

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

MTA Headquarters in New York seeks a Senior Counsel, Transactions for the Procurement & Contracts Division. You will draft and negotiate complex procurement documents, advise on risk and compliance, and coordinate with internal clients and outside counsel.

The role involves leading negotiations, supervising junior attorneys, and handling high‑stakes contracts across multiple MTA divisions. A NY license and extensive transactional law experience are required.