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Metropolitan Transportation Authority · 5 days ago

Deputy General Counsel, MTA Police Department

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$192K/yr - $228K/yr

10+ years exp

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people. They are seeking a Deputy General Counsel for the MTA Police Department who will provide expert legal counsel on criminal law, constitutional law, and law enforcement matters, ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to MTAPD command staff, officers, and leadership on matters involving criminal procedure, constitutional rights, and law enforcement operations

Collaborate with internal Legal Department units (e.g., Labor & Employment and Commercial Litigation on pending litigation and other legal matters) and with the Department of Labor and Employee Relations and MTAPD divisions (e.g., Investigations, Patrol, Training, and Professional Standards)

Coordinate with the MTA’s Criminal Justice Advocate and external stakeholders, including prosecutors’ offices and other law enforcement agencies, to support crime victim advocacy

Contribute to officer training and professional development, promoting legal awareness and constitutional policing practices

Develop and review MTAPD policies to ensure compliance with legal and constitutional standards

Advise MTAPD on key operational issues, including but not limited to, use-of-force protocols, arrest procedures, search and seizure, evidence handling, internal investigations, etc

Provide real-time legal guidance during planned enforcement actions, protests, and critical incidents

Track legal developments affecting the MTAPD and draft legislative guidance

Working with legal staff on federal and state cases involving the MTAPD

Other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Juris DoctorNew York State Bar AdmissionCriminal Law ExperienceConstitutional Law ExperienceLaw Enforcement ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsManagerial SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Demonstrated ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in high-pressure, real-time environments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including the MTA Board

Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders

Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short- and long-term goals and direction for the area of responsibility

Demonstrated ability to complete short- and long-term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible

Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Admission to the New York State Bar

A minimum of 10 years of related legal experience, with significant exposure to criminal law, constitutional law, or law enforcement-related legal matters

Strong ability to communicate both in writing and verbally

Strong understanding of the New York State court system, relevant laws, and regulations

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Preferred

Connecticut Bar Admission, in addition to New York State

Familiarity with the MTA's policies and procedures

Experience in advising or working with law enforcement agencies is strongly preferred

Company

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

Founded in 1834

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees