Senior Legal Counsel for Litigation and Administration

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States MTA, Inc. Full time
Job Title: First Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Administration

MTA, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and skilled legal professional to fill the role of First Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Administration. This position will report directly to the MTA General Counsel and will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the MTA Legal Department's Administration Division, which provides support services to the department.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal counsel and direction regarding matters that pertain to or impact the operations and functions of the MTA, and its affiliates and subsidiaries, and the MTA Legal Department.
  • Work closely with and in support of the MTA General Counsel, providing oversight of the operations of and delivery of legal services by the Commercial Litigation Division, eDiscovery and FOIL Division, Labor and Employment Division, Pension and Employee Benefits Division, General Law Division, and the Transit Adjudication Bureau.
  • Provide assistance, support, and guidance as needed to the Deputy General Counsels and Executive Director with direct responsibility for the operation of the five litigating divisions and TAB to assure the efficient operations of the MTA Legal Department.
  • Keep the MTA General Counsel, MTA Agency General Counsels, and leaders from across the MTA advised about activity in the First Deputy Litigation & Administration's areas of oversight responsibility, including the status of litigation, legislative and regulatory developments, and other matters.
  • Oversight of the MTA Legal Department's Administration Division, which provides and coordinates support services to the MTA Legal Department.
Requirements:
  • JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York.
  • A minimum of twelve (12) years of legal experience, including supervisory and management responsibility.
  • Combination of law firm and in-house experience.
  • Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State.
  • Transportation sector experience.
MTA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply.


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