Senior Assistant General Counsel, Contracts Specialist
1 month ago
The Chicago Housing Authority seeks a highly skilled Senior Assistant General Counsel to join its Contracts and Corporate Counseling Division. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Department of Procurement and other agency departments to prepare contracts for various user departments.
Key Responsibilities- Negotiate, draft, review, and revise contracts, preparing intergovernmental and other types of agreements.
- Provide counsel and advice on contract interpretation, administration, modification, and closure.
- Assist with contract disputes, claims, and resolutions, including settlements and releases, contract breaches and defaults, and terminations.
- Draft construction contracts, contractor agreements, and amendments to protect against potential general liability, delay claims, errors and omissions, and payment issues.
- Support the Board of Commissioners Office as directed by the Chief Legal Officer and provide advice and guidance on governance and compliance issues.
- Juris Doctorate Degree and admission to the Illinois Bar.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in contract law and procurement.
- Strong writing, oral communication, and research skills.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Team player with the ability to adapt and provide legal support in a dynamic environment.
This position will report to the main office Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. This position is not eligible for telework.
Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000
Grade: S10
FLSA: Exempt
Union: Non
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