Senior Associate Counsel - Transactions & Procurement

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

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.