Assistant General Counsel, Contracts and Corporate Counseling - Chicago Housing Authority

The Assistant General Counsel in the Contracts and Corporate Counseling Division works closely with the Department of Procurement and other agency departments to prepare the majority of the contracts for the various Chicago Housing Authority user departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle all aspects of procurement matters from assisting with drafting solicitation and contract documents to providing advice and counsel relative to the procurement process and decisions; assist with procurement protests and/or appeals of protest denials.
• Provide advice and counsel on all aspects of municipal and governmental laws such as the Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information Act, state and local law, as well as Federal law and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations and notices.
• Negotiating, drafting, reviewing and/or revising contracts, preparing intergovernmental and other types of agreements, drafting memoranda of law.
• Counseling and advising on contract interpretation, administration, modification and closure.
• Assisting and handling contract disputes, claims and resolutions.
• The attorney will provide support to the Board of Commissioners Office as directed by the Chief Legal Officer and provide advice and guidance on governance and compliance issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Juris Doctorate Degree, admission to the Illinois Bar and a minimum of four years’ experience. Further requirements: strong writing, oral communication and research skills, solid analytical and problem-solving ability. Candidate must be a team player, readily able to adapt and provide legal support in a dynamic environment. The attorney must have substantial expertise/experience in contract law and should have some experience in city or other local agencies procurement. Specialty in construction law is highly preferred, but not required. This position will report to the main office Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is eligible for telework up to two days per week.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG

Salary Range: $100,000 - $108,000

Grade: S9

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None