at Metra in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
7/12/2024
Posting End Date:
7/31/2024
Location:
00-No Union Code
City:
Chicago
State:
IL
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Professionals
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Salary Mid Point:
$116,551.00
Salary Range:
$93,240.00
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$139,861.00
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 Attorney 3 is a senior level position that will provide expert legal services for corporate functions within the Law department; may be assigned core duties that involve complex compliance, contracts, employment, litigation, real estate, risk, or general corporate matters; and will be expected to provide accurate, concise, and practical legal advice to the executive team.
This position will require some 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:
Provide advice on rights and legal responsibilities associated with various practice areas within the agency, including but not limited to corporate governance, real estate, procurement, finance and budget, ethics, investigations, and proposed and final state and federal legislation (e.g., the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Open Meetings Act (OMA), and State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.).
Draft, prepare, negotiate, and review contracts; ensure all relevant facts and legal considerations are addressed; and review procurements to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations.
Conduct research on questions of law; analyze municipal, state, and federal laws and regulations, related to public transportation to ensure compliance; and prepare detailed conclusions.
Serve as the subject matter expert for the assigned practice area; provide guidance, assistance, and mentoring to Law Department employees; coordinate and utilize resources and services provided by paralegals and legal secretaries; and prepare advisory memoranda and opinions.
The position may conduct factual and confidential investigations regarding agency business; provide responses to outside agencies on external investigations and other matters; and provide guidance and interpretation on the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.
Coordinate team's day-to-day activities, assign tasks/projects and monitor performance, and provide guidance and training, but is not a supervisor.
Corporate Related Responsibilities
In addition to the information above, work collaboratively with teams responsible for the agency's services that require legal guidance on various issues; and evaluate and advise on appropriate legal courses of action.
Provide legal review and guidance on intra-railroad and intergovernmental agreements.
Participate in long-term complex projects and contracts; complicated negotiations; and provide counsel, develop legal strategy, and risk assessments.
Provide counsel on employment issues.
Work collaboratively with teams responsible for the agency's services that require legal guidance on various issues; and evaluate and advise on appropriate legal courses of action.
Work on long-term complex projects and contracts; participate in complicated negotiations; and provide counsel, develop legal strategy, and risk assessments.
Ethics Related Responsibilities
This position may be considered for appointment to serve as Metra's Ethics Officer as contained in the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.
These responsibilities include conducting factual and confidential investigations for internal matters; providing responses to outside agencies on external investigations and other... For full info follow application link.
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.
