Hiring: Assistant General Counsel Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:17:02 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : C, Risk Management About the job Required Skills: •This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. •Construction & Development •Reports To Executive Vice President & General Counsel •8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY) •Analyze construction design plans, specifications, schedules, and estimates to determine the merit of contractor claims. Make recommendations on legal strategies for handling claims. •Represent MTA C&D in dispute resolution proceedings concerning complex construction claims with high values. •Negotiate multi-million dollar construction contract changes to preserve the agency's legal rights, minimize delays, and protect the project's budget and schedule. •Develop and implement a compliance training program for procurement and construction management staff and consultants to ensure that all actions conform to contract requirements, agency policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations. Qualifications: •A Law Degree (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar of the State of New York are required. •A minimum of one (1) year of progressively independent legal experience in a law firm, a governmental legal office, or a company's in-house legal department is required. •An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. •Some background or education in engineering, construction, or architecture is preferred. •Some experience in working on matters involving construction projects and/or real estate matters and familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal laws is preferred. •Some Experience In Contract Drafting Or Litigation Is Preferred. •Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, writing, and communication skills. •Must be capable of building and maintaining client relationships. •Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission"). •Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview. Compensation: •$109,816 - $137,270 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!