Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior 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. Responsibilities will include negotiating, drafting,
reviewing and/or revising contracts, preparing intergovernmental and other types of agreements (i.e.
Information Technology), drafting memoranda of law; counseling and advising on contract interpretation,
administration, modification, and closure; assisting and handling contract disputes, claims and resolutions,
including settlements and releases, contract breaches and defaults and terminations. In the area of
construction contracts, the Senior Assistant General Counsel has responsibility of drafting construction
contracts, contractor agreements and amendments that protect from potential general liability, delay claims,
errors and omissions and payment issues. In the area of corporate counseling, the attorney would also
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Example of responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to, the following:
- 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. - Assist with responses to regulatory agencies inquiries or informal/formal actions; ensure compliance
with administrative procedures; research statutes, regulations, rules, and orders and provide legal
counsel with respect to regulatory considerations for planning and implementing CHA business
initiatives. - 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, Illinois Housing
Authorities Act and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations and notices. - Perform all other duties and projects, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Juris Doctorate Degree, admission to the Illinois Bar and a minimum of eight (8) 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.
BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE
- Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
- Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Parking Transit
- Prepaid Legal Services
- Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
- Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
- Hybrid work schedule (position specific). The main office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may be eligible for two (2) days of telework following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.
SALARY RANGE: $125,000 – 135,000
