Assistant Corporation Counsel II

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City of Chicago Full time
About the Role

The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Corporation Counsel II to join our team in the Finance and Economic Development Division.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal assistance to City Departments, including the Department of Finance, Department of Planning and Development, and Department of Housing.
  • Act as issuer's counsel for the issuance of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and tax increment bonds.
  • Revitalize blighted areas with projects that create jobs using tax increment financing (TIF).
  • Negotiate and close multi-family housing loans and tax credits.
  • Review proposed federal and state grants to the City.
  • Negotiate financial agreements with other local governments.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
  • Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
  • Two (2) years of legal practice experience.
  • Superior writing, research, and editing skills.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate well with others and groups (both orally and in writing).
  • Exceptional client counseling skills.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others.
  • Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.
What We Offer

The City of Chicago Department of Law offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources and support they need to succeed.



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