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Metropolitan Transportation Authority lists this Associate Counsel, Transactions - Procurement & Contracts opportunity in hempfield township, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
JOB TITLE: Associate Counsel, Transactions - Procurement & Contracts
Salary Range: $109,816 - $137,270
Department/Division: Legal
Supervisor: Deputy General Counsel, Procurement & Contracts
Location: 93-02 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11435
Hours of Work: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
This position is eligible for telework. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America\'s largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network includes a large bus fleet and extensive subway and rail systems. The MTA aims to provide a safe and reliable commute, exceptional customer service, and rewarding opportunities.
Overview Of Division And Position
The MTA Legal Department’s Procurement & Contracts Division seeks to hire an Associate Counsel I, II, or III to join the team, depending on experience level. The division provides legal, transactional and strategic advice on procurement, sourcing, contracting and commercial matters critical to the MTA’s operations, including enterprise-wide contract negotiations for goods, services and public works.
Responsibilities
Draft solicitations for MTA agencies and negotiate terms and conditions and other contract-related documents for a wide range of procurements and inter-agency agreements (goods, services, hardware, software, infrastructure and equipment).
Analyze proposed or enacted legislation, or any municipal, state or federal rule or regulation involving or affecting the agencies.
Address issues of risk mitigation, contractor responsibility, and contract disputes as required.
An Associate Counsel may, depending on the matter assigned, work collaboratively with:
MTA Legal Department Deputy General Counsels and all MTA Legal Department staff.
MTA Departments and Units/Offices, including Accessibility, Audit, Communications, Compliance/Ethics, Diversity and Civil Rights, Finance, Information Technology, Labor Relations, People, Procurement, Strategic Initiatives, and System Safety.
Senior staff at New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction and Development.
Federal, State or local administrative agencies.
Office of the MTA Inspector General.
MTA’s labor partners.
Qualifications and Experience
Education And Experience
Level I
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.
Required Competencies
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.
Levels II-III (In addition to the above):
A minimum of 1 year 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.
Preferred Experience
Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State.
Transportation sector experience.
Other Information
May need to work outside of normal work hours (evenings and weekends). Travel may be required to other MTA locations or external sites.
According to the New York State Public Officers Law and the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government.
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
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