Senior Legal Counsel for Operations and Administration

4 days ago

New York, New York, United States MTA, Inc. Full time

Job Summary:

The MTA Legal Department is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Legal Counsel to serve as the First Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Administration. This is a senior-level position that requires a strong leadership and management style, with a proven track record of leading a team of legal professionals and communicating with and advising senior management.

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 (TAB).
  • Provide strategic input on high-impact matters, including the legal services delivered or supervised by the Commercial Litigation, eDiscovery and FOIL, Labor and Employment, Pension and Employee Benefits, General Law, and Transit Adjudication Bureau.
  • Oversight of the MTA Legal Department's Administration Division, which provides and coordinates support services to the MTA Legal Department.
  • Participate in and support the development and implementation of special policy and program initiatives to address high-level issues in the MTA Legal Department and across the MTA.

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.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with a record of leading a team of legal professionals and communicating with and advising an organization's senior management.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with people at all levels of the organization and external parties, including high-level government officials.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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:

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

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