Description
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
"Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may
be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.”
Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000
