Senior Counsel, Transit Litigation - Hybrid/Remote

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,231 - 181,539; Full time

Job summary

A major transit authority in New York is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Transit Adjudication Bureau. The role involves managing legal personnel, directing litigation strategy, and ensuring that legal positions are aligned with the authority's objectives. Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice in New York, and have a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience. Public sector and transportation experience is preferred, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience.
• Public sector or transportation sector legal experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage TAB legal personnel and oversee adjudicatory frameworks.
• Direct litigation strategy and manage precedent-setting cases.
• Coordinate with multiple agencies and external vendors.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in New York

Job description

A major transit authority in New York is seeking a Senior Counsel for its Transit Adjudication Bureau. The role involves managing legal personnel, directing litigation strategy, and ensuring that legal positions are aligned with the authority's objectives. Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice in New York, and have a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience. Public sector and transportation experience is preferred, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.