Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
The Vice President, Associate General Counsel, is an officer of MTA C&D, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Contracts, and Deputy General Counsel. This position provides legal advice and leads rapid response contracting services to C&D departments, recommending the best contracting strategy for a given project, managing the procurement process, and helping to realize the full benefits of those contracts post-award. As a Business Unit Lead, the incumbent will lead these activities for all contracts pertaining to a specific category of capital projects: Stations, Signals & Train Control, Infrastructure, Bridges & Tunnels, or Railroads. This position may also lead to involvement in one or more large, integrated projects that encompass multiple categories.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all contracts under its business unit, from strategy to drafting, soliciting and procuring, negotiating and awarding, and claims and change management.
Develop strategic and consistent contracts and specifications to reduce risk to budget and schedule. This includes improving the risk allocation between MTA and contractors to ensure that the party most able to "own" a risk is accountable for its mitigation. Optimizing risk allocation results in lower contract prices.
Provide contracting strategy advice well in advance of the formal procurement process.
Collaborate with Development to develop contracts that address market capacity, procurement, and contracting timelines and strategies, issues regarding federal vs. state funding, etc.
Collaborate with C&D's engineers and PCEOs to understand vision and draft contracts that are cogent, enforceable, and will deliver desired project benefits.
Help drive the heightened utilization of MWBE vendors in all contracts.
Advise Delivery department leaders on contract enforcement, claims management, and merit determinations. Manage the claims process, including strategy and prosecution/defense as necessary.
Understand, draft, and manage innovative construction contracts involving A+B bidding, design-build, progressive design-build, and other state-of-the-art contracting methods to support the MTA's Capital Programs.
Understand the complexities of large infrastructure projects involving transit and rail systems, bridges, and tunnels.
Drafting, soliciting, awarding, and managing consultant contracts to support the capital program while enforcing all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to public works contracting and funding partner requirements (e.g., Federal Transit Administration).
Possess a broad knowledge of law, procurement, construction management (including scheduling), and technical subjects related to the MTA's projects; work on projects involving state-of-the-art technology, complex data, signaling, and communications systems.
Manage 5-7 staff positions; analyze problems and develop practical solutions; in a single day, review and decide on complex construction issues, represent the agency in disputes, negotiate contracts and claims, or engage with FTA and FRA counsel on compliance concerns.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor – Law degree, Admission to the New York State Bar. A license to practice law in the State of New York is required.
Minimum of ten (10) years experience in legal positions in a law firm, governmental legal office, or a company's in-house legal department.
Experience working on matters involving complex public works projects, construction projects, and/or real estate matters, and familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Minimum Of Six (6) Years Of Managerial/supervisory Experience.
Experience with federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrated initiative, excellent judgment, and ability to work independently on matters of significant size and complexity.
Ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence in dealing with senior management and sophisticated counterparties.
Ability to identify creative, business-oriented solutions to legal and business risks.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven capability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Engineering Or Construction Management Experience Preferred.
Excellent academic credentials.
Other Information
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").
Selection Criteria: Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
How to Apply: MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the "Careers" link. Logging in through the My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application, identifying you as an internal applicant.
Equal Employment Opportunity: MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
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The Vice President, Associate General Counsel, is an officer of MTA C&D, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Contracts, and Deputy General Counsel. This position provides legal advice and leads rapid response contracting services to C&D departments, recommending the best contracting strategy for a given project, managing the procurement process, and helping to realize the full benefits of those contracts post-award. As a Business Unit Lead, the incumbent will lead these activities for all contracts pertaining to a specific category of capital projects: Stations, Signals & Train Control, Infrastructure, Bridges & Tunnels, or Railroads. This position may also lead to involvement in one or more large, integrated projects that encompass multiple categories.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all contracts under its business unit, from strategy to drafting, soliciting and procuring, negotiating and awarding, and claims and change management.
Develop strategic and consistent contracts and specifications to reduce risk to budget and schedule. This includes improving the risk allocation between MTA and contractors to ensure that the party most able to "own" a risk is accountable for its mitigation. Optimizing risk allocation results in lower contract prices.
Provide contracting strategy advice well in advance of the formal procurement process.
Collaborate with Development to develop contracts that address market capacity, procurement, and contracting timelines and strategies, issues regarding federal vs. state funding, etc.
Collaborate with C&D's engineers and PCEOs to understand vision and draft contracts that are cogent, enforceable, and will deliver desired project benefits.
Help drive the heightened utilization of MWBE vendors in all contracts.
Advise Delivery department leaders on contract enforcement, claims management, and merit determinations. Manage the claims process, including strategy and prosecution/defense as necessary.
Understand, draft, and manage innovative construction contracts involving A+B bidding, design-build, progressive design-build, and other state-of-the-art contracting methods to support the MTA's Capital Programs.
Understand the complexities of large infrastructure projects involving transit and rail systems, bridges, and tunnels.
Drafting, soliciting, awarding, and managing consultant contracts to support the capital program while enforcing all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to public works contracting and funding partner requirements (e.g., Federal Transit Administration).
Possess a broad knowledge of law, procurement, construction management (including scheduling), and technical subjects related to the MTA's projects; work on projects involving state-of-the-art technology, complex data, signaling, and communications systems.
Manage 5-7 staff positions; analyze problems and develop practical solutions; in a single day, review and decide on complex construction issues, represent the agency in disputes, negotiate contracts and claims, or engage with FTA and FRA counsel on compliance concerns.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor – Law degree, Admission to the New York State Bar. A license to practice law in the State of New York is required.
Minimum of ten (10) years experience in legal positions in a law firm, governmental legal office, or a company's in-house legal department.
Experience working on matters involving complex public works projects, construction projects, and/or real estate matters, and familiarity with relevant local, state, and federal laws.
Minimum Of Six (6) Years Of Managerial/supervisory Experience.
Experience with federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrated initiative, excellent judgment, and ability to work independently on matters of significant size and complexity.
Ability to manage multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.
Confidence in dealing with senior management and sophisticated counterparties.
Ability to identify creative, business-oriented solutions to legal and business risks.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven capability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Engineering Or Construction Management Experience Preferred.
Excellent academic credentials.
Other Information
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").
Selection Criteria: Based on the evaluation of education, skills, experience, and interview.
How to Apply: MTA employees must apply via My MTA Portal. You can submit an online application by logging into My MTA Portal, clicking the My Job Search ribbon, and selecting the "Careers" link. Logging in through the My MTA Portal will link your BSC ID number to your job application, identifying you as an internal applicant.
Equal Employment Opportunity: MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
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