at Metra in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
7/1/2024
Posting End Date:
7/21/2024
Location:
00-No Union Code
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Professionals
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Mid Point:
$128,497.00
Salary Range:
$102,798.00
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$154,196.00
Description
Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.
Metra's Law Department is supported by the General Counsel, who reports to Metra's Board of Directors and CEO. The department provides legal counsel to the Board, Metra's senior leadership and every department in the agency. The department is organized into three teams: Governance/Team Support, Corporate/Regulatory, and Litigation/Risk Management. Metra's Ethics Officer is a member of the department. The Law Department focuses on proactively identifying and addressing legal issues in support of Metra's mission to deliver safe, reliable, efficient, and affordable commuter rail service that enhances the economic and environmental health of Northeast Illinois.
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will provide expert legal services on a full range of corporate, litigation or real estate functions including railroad and real estate contracts, and labor and employment laws; and provide accurate, concise, and practical legal advice to the executive leadership team.
This position will require specialized experience, to be identified in the position posting, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the assigned area.
The primary duties include:
Oversee the work of junior attorneys and paralegals; serve as a subject matter expert and resource providing leadership, guidance, and assistance; and mentor department employees.
Manage and support the efforts of outside counsel retained to represent the agency and ensure the representation is effective and cost-efficient; prepare and oversee/review research legal questions to ensure they are legal sufficient and include appropriate references to municipal, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Represent the department and agency in various proceedings, both internal and external. Participate in long-term complex projects and litigated matters; complicated negotiations; and provide counsel, develop legal strategy, and risk assessments.
Real Estate Related Responsibilities
Provide expert legal services regarding complex railroad and real estate contracts; identify and proactively address real estate related risks.
Lead long-term legal projects; participate in complicated contracts and negotiations; and provide counsel, technical assistance in the development of negotiation strategies and risk assessments.
Oversee and provide legal guidance on litigation, property management, leases, purchases, and sales transactions; and prepare and review intra-railroad and intergovernmental agreements and other legal documents; and negotiate terms and conditions of real estate transactions.
Serve as the subject matter expert on real estate matters.
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges, so candidate can consider their growth potential.
Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Requirements
1. A Juris Doctor degree (J.D.).
2. In addition to #1, seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as a practicing attorney preferably in public transportation or the railroad industry in one or more of the following: railroad and real estate projects and contracts, labor and employment law, employment and severance agreements, employee benefits and disability programs, and discrimination and retaliation.
3. A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or team lead experience that may include day-to-day employee management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, conflict management, budgeting, hiring, disciplinary or termination actions.
4. A minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising outside law firms.
5. Must be a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois.
6. Must register with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of:
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Metra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
