Deputy General Counsel - Contracts​/Corp. Counseling

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets with CHA leadership to create, implement and enforce CHA policies, federal and state laws and regulations.
• Drafts contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and various other legal documents.
• Directs, oversees, manages, trains and supervises lawyers who draft contracts, intergovernmental agreements and various other legal documents.
• Trains and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff to ensure development and enhancement of skills necessary to accomplish their duties.
• Reviews agency solicitation documents related to procurement matters.
• Keeps abreast of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and policies.
• Attends Board briefings and other meetings with executive leadership, as necessary.
• Interprets relevant federal, state, local laws and rules and HUD's regulations and policies.
• Manages and oversees the regular maintenance of the contract tracker which details the status of all contract requests received by the Contracts/Corporate Counseling unit.

This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois Bar, General Bar of Northern District of Illinois and a minimum of ten (10) years experience of handling government procurement and contracts and five (5) years of supervisory experience. Candidate must possess an extensive knowledge of government procurement and contracting. Must be knowledgeable about the Illinois Open Meetings Act and corporate governance.

Excellent analytical skills, writing and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and legal research skills are required. Excellent management skills essential to supervise staff and manage complex contract and other issues. Must also have the ability to work in an environment with aggressive deadlines.

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) This position may be eligible for one (1) remote work day following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA's established policies and procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.