The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms · 2 months ago
Senior Attorney – Corporate
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expThe Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms is seeking a Senior Attorney – Corporate to support the Authority’s General Counsel in various legal duties. The role involves representing the Authority in corporate matters, including commercial litigation and transactions, and providing legal advice on major procurements, bond issues, and other commercial transactions.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and participates in legal matters as they relate to general corporate issues and other matters on behalf of the Authority
Assists chief attorneys with cases, which may require appearances before courts and administrative agencies, trials, hearings and arbitrations. Serves an integral role in these assignments, typically examining witnesses, arguing motions, and drafting motions, briefs, and documents
Obtains and defends depositions and conducts other discovery
Prepares witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials
Researches and drafts pleadings, motions, and briefs
Drafts and negotiates settlement agreements
Provides advice on transaction structures
Assists departments with contract disputes and bid protests
Reviews, negotiates and drafts contracts and other agreements, including intergovernmental agreements, settlement agreements, administrative regulations, real estate agreements (e.g., leases, licenses, sale agreements) ordinances and requests for proposals
Provides advice and counsel on a wide variety of general corporate matters typical to a large municipal corporation, including financial matters, intellectual property, and Federal and State grant requirements
Manages work of support staff, junior attorneys, or legal interns assigned to his/her projects. Verifies work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with legal standards and practices
Conducts research for the purpose of advising client departments. May provide advice and counsel directly to client departments. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays current with new legal developments, trends, and innovations
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney, of which one (1) year of experience was spent specializing in corporate law
Required to maintain appropriate continuing legal education credits
Detailed knowledge of applicable federal and state laws
Detailed knowledge of negotiation strategies
Working knowledge of the methods and practices of legal research and investigation, judicial procedure, and the rules of evidence
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including word processing functions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills necessary for competent legal interpretation
Strong managerial and administrative skills to direct and coordinate the activities of the case/transaction team
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interrelate with other Law Department staff and various levels of personnel from other Authority departments
Ability to work with integrity, initiative, and the creativity to provide effective solutions to CTA issues
Ability to provide legal advice in a short response time, multi-task, and play increasing managerial role
Ability to independently handle all matters that arise in practice area
If position emphasis is litigation, ability to practice skills and experience to 'second chair' almost every litigation matter involving the Authority
Preferred
Experience with public sector procurement laws
Company
The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms
The Chicago Committee is a nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by ten minority lawyers.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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