Cook County Government · 18 hours ago
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL (DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & REGIONAL SECURITY) - SHAKMAN EXEMPT
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expCook County Government is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for its Department of Emergency Management & Regional Security. The role involves providing legal advice, interpreting legislation, and advising on compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, among other responsibilities.
GovernmentNon ProfitResidential
Responsibilities
Provides legal advice to the bureau/department pertaining to a variety of functions, duties, powers and responsibilities set forth and defined by the County ordinance, state or federal law
Helps create and define the appropriate stance to be taken by senior leadership. Conducts legal research and advises as necessary
Coordinate efforts with legislative or civil proceedings where necessary, including on legal issues regarding the interpretation and enforcement of County Ordinances and policies
Reads, analyzes and answers correspondence pertaining to a variety of legal questions of immediate concern to the bureau/department
Handles confidential projects as required
Assists senior leadership in drafting, revising, or interpretating ordinances, agreements, contracts, policies, procedures and other relevant documentation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD)
Seven (7) years as an attorney dealing with matters of civil law, government, corporate transactions, or directly related experience
A license to practice law in the State of Illinois
Thorough and extensive knowledge of the law as it pertains to local and municipal government in Illinois, particularly with respect to Cook County government and the Chicago Metropolitan area including unincorporated areas of Cook County
Skills in researching, interpreting and arguing law as it pertains to the responsibility and authority of the department; likewise, skilled in the legal analysis and interpretation of the rules, regulations, laws, ordinances and resolutions of the Cook County Board
Transactional legal experience
Ability to coordinate any of the above in connection with the State's Attorney and/or other designated counsel
Benefits
Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
Flexible Teleworking Options
Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
Pension Plan
Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.
Company
Cook County Government
Cook County Government is a government agency that provides resident services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office
2023-06-13Grant· $1.1M
Leadership Team
Tanya S. Anthony, PMP
Chief Financial Officer
Alesia Hawkins
Deputy Chief Procurement Officer
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