Associate Counsel Procurement

Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Jamaica, NY

73d • $140,000 - $186,562 • Remote

About The Position

This posting is for a senior level counsel who provides support to the Deputy General Counsel/Unit Chief. The individual has extensive knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws. Senior and middle management may refer to this senior level counsel for legal guidance. The attorney should possess a high level of expertise in procurement, contracting, transactional and commercial related legal matters so as to protect and preserve MTA's legal interests. The position will work collaboratively with the MTA procurement, IT and other user departments to efficiently and cost-effectively facilitate the procurement, sourcing and other business processes that are critical to MTA's operations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and New York State Bar Admission and license to practice law, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in procurement, general corporate, and/or transactional matters, with significant experience in complex matters.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial experience working on IT related sourcing, including hardware, software, open source, data, technology, equipment, telecommunications, facilities, outsourcing, professional services and consulting agreements.
• Pertinent experience drafting and negotiating contracts under NY law.
• Knowledge of and experience with NYS Public procurement law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to MTA procurement, IT and other user departments on the more complex and complicated matters, including advice on legal and business risks.
• Review, analyze, draft and, as appropriate, negotiate a broad variety of procurement contracts and licenses, including related bid and request for proposal documents.
• Provide legal and business advice with regard to enterprise-wide contract negotiations for goods, services and public works, including hardware, software, open source, data, technology, equipment, telecommunications, facilities, outsourcing, professional services and consulting agreements.
• Provide legal support in other practice areas in support of MTA's mission, including proposed and enacted legislation, contractor responsibility, corporate issues and state and federal rules and regulations, and litigation as required.
• Pro-actively advise appropriate parties of changes in the law, interpretations, and recent court rulings which may impact the practice areas and matters with which the counsel is involved.
• Coach less experienced attorneys at the MTA.
• Assist in the business goals of the MTA Legal Dept. in whatever manner as required by the General Counsel.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Be a self-starter, exercise independent judgment and show a high degree of initiative and drive.
• Work under pressure and deadlines, prioritize projects and be open to suggestions and ideas.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, excellent negotiating, drafting, and practice-management skills and business judgment.
• Identify creative, business-oriented solutions to legal and business risks.
• Work independently on contract negotiations or other transactions of significant size and complexity.
• Manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees