Associate Counsel, Transactions - Procurement & Contracts

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. They are seeking an Associate Counsel in the Procurement & Contracts Division to provide legal, transactional, and strategic advice for procurement, sourcing, contracting, and commercial matters critical to the MTA's operations.

Responsibilities

• The drafting of solicitations for the MTA agencies as well as the negotiation of terms and conditions and other contract-related documents for a wide range of MTA procurements and inter-agency agreements including, but not limited to, those for purchases of goods, services, hardware, software, infrastructure and equipment contracts
• The analysis of proposed or enacted legislation, or any municipal, state or federal rule or regulation involving or affecting the agencies, and
• Issues of risk mitigation, contractor responsibility, and contract disputes, as required
• Representing the MTA and its operating agencies in transactions (contracts, agreements and associated documentation), client counseling, compliance, negotiations, dispute resolution, risk management, and (for Environmental and Condemnation Divisions) litigation matters
• Providing legal counsel on statutory, regulatory, agency policy, and other matters that pertain to or impact the operations and functions of the MTA and its affiliates and subsidiaries
• Assist senior attorneys with contract reviews, negotiations, and transactional support; conduct legal research; draft routine agreements; and manage deadlines across assigned matters
• Provide legal representation on matters of ordinary to moderate complexity. Review and draft contracts, support negotiations, conduct legal research, and assist with dispute resolution and litigation tasks
• Handle a demanding docket of matters with moderate complexity and significant sensitivity. Review and draft moderately complex contracts, lead negotiations, advise on agency policies, and participate in dispute resolution

Skills

• JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York. A recent law school graduate who has taken the New York Bar but not yet been admitted to practice in New York may serve in the position at Level 1 for a period not to exceed one year
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong legal research and writing ability
• Knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position
• A minimum of 1 years of relevant law firm or in-house experience
• Demonstrated knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position
• Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State
• Transportation sector experience

Benefits

• This position is eligible for telework. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

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