Senior Counsel, eDiscovery & FOIL — Remote-Ready Litigation Leader

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Equal Opportunity employment

Job summary

A major urban transportation agency in New York is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for eDiscovery & FOIL. The role encompasses representing the agency in litigation, managing FOIL processes, and providing legal counsel across various matters. Applicants must hold a JD from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice in New York, and have at least five years of relevant legal experience. This position requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong ability to navigate complex records requests.

Responsibilities

• Represent MTA in litigation matters.
• Manage and direct agency FOIL staff and processes.
• Provide legal counsel on statutory, regulatory, and agency policy matters.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Licensure to practice law in New York

Job description

A major urban transportation agency in New York is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for eDiscovery & FOIL. The role encompasses representing the agency in litigation, managing FOIL processes, and providing legal counsel across various matters. Applicants must hold a JD from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice in New York, and have at least five years of relevant legal experience. This position requires excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.