Strategic Senior Counsel — Procurement & Contracts

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Counsel, Transactions position within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Legal Department handles procurement, contracts, and related documentation across multiple divisions, including environment, finance, real estate, and special projects. The role emphasizes risk assessment, negotiation, and advisory support to senior management, with oversight of outside counsel when needed.

Candidates should hold a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted to the New York bar,

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Represent MTA in transactions, contracts, and related documentation across divisions.
• Provide client counseling, risk management, negotiations, and dispute resolution as needed.
• Advise on statutory, regulatory, agency policy, and other matters affecting operations.

Job description

The Senior Counsel, Transactions position within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Legal Department handles procurement, contracts, and related documentation across multiple divisions, including environment, finance, real estate, and special projects. The role emphasizes risk assessment, negotiation, and advisory support to senior management, with oversight of outside counsel when needed.

Candidates should hold a JD from an accredited law school, be admitted to the New York bar,