City of Chicago
Assistant Corporation Counsel II – Litigation/Regulatory/Public Utilities - Avia
City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Corporation Counsel II – Litigation/Regulatory/Public Utilities - Aviation, Environmental, Regulatory & Contracts Division
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The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the AERC Division. AERC handles a wide range of regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters in areas such as aviation, procurement, public utilities, intellectual property, data sharing, and environmental protection. This ACC will represent and counsel the City regarding a range of regulatory matters, such as public utilities, telecommunications, environmental compliance and enforcement, internet, broadband, cable TV, water and sewer, railroads, and more.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel, Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel, and supervising ACCs, this ACC will be responsible for hearings and other proceedings at the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Chicago Departments of Administrative Hearings, Aviation, and Procurement Services, and other tribunals, as well as litigation, prelitigation dispute resolution, client counseling, and other matters.
This position involves considerable research, writing (including but not limited to drafting pleadings, motions, and agreements), and collaboration with colleagues. This ACC may attend meetings and hearings at the City’s airports and other locations. The position requires creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to learn complex statutory and regulatory frameworks, as well as a genuine enthusiasm for tackling challenging legal matters.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated academic achievement.
Legal experience and ability to litigate in court and/or administrative tribunals (preferred but not required).
Legal experience analyzing proposed transactions for compliance with the law.
Legal experience with complex statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Legal experience researching, analyzing, drafting and/or reviewing legislation, proposed legislation, and rules/regulations.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Superior writing, researching and editing skills.
Exceptional client counseling and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
Ability to work well with others.
Demonstrated leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.
Commitment to public service.
Education and Bar Requirements
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligibility for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
Good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, or intent to take the bar exam to obtain required Illinois Licensure (as noted in cover letter).
Application Process and Materials You must submit an online application by
November 10, 2025 .
Cover letter that includes the position title and job number, and specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
Resume.
Law school transcript (official or unofficial).
One writing sample.
Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).
If applicable, Illinois bar exam qualification material including date of upcoming exam registration.
Salary $81,816.00 – $142,776.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials).
Benefits Click to view our generous benefits package and other employment details at
City Benefits Site . For information on salary and title structure visit
Classification & Pay Plan PDF .
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Working for the City of Chicago Department of Law may qualify you for loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For detailed information, visit
StudentAid.gov
or contact your federal loan servicer.
Additional Information
Residency Requirement: All employees must be actual residents of the City of Chicago; proof of residency will be required.
Reasonable Accommodation: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy, contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976 or
disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org .
This position is exempt from the Career Service.
All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from any and all application materials submitted for city employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.
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The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in the AERC Division. AERC handles a wide range of regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters in areas such as aviation, procurement, public utilities, intellectual property, data sharing, and environmental protection. This ACC will represent and counsel the City regarding a range of regulatory matters, such as public utilities, telecommunications, environmental compliance and enforcement, internet, broadband, cable TV, water and sewer, railroads, and more.
Under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel, Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel, and supervising ACCs, this ACC will be responsible for hearings and other proceedings at the Illinois Commerce Commission, the Chicago Departments of Administrative Hearings, Aviation, and Procurement Services, and other tribunals, as well as litigation, prelitigation dispute resolution, client counseling, and other matters.
This position involves considerable research, writing (including but not limited to drafting pleadings, motions, and agreements), and collaboration with colleagues. This ACC may attend meetings and hearings at the City’s airports and other locations. The position requires creativity, flexibility, and a willingness to learn complex statutory and regulatory frameworks, as well as a genuine enthusiasm for tackling challenging legal matters.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated academic achievement.
Legal experience and ability to litigate in court and/or administrative tribunals (preferred but not required).
Legal experience analyzing proposed transactions for compliance with the law.
Legal experience with complex statutory and regulatory frameworks.
Legal experience researching, analyzing, drafting and/or reviewing legislation, proposed legislation, and rules/regulations.
Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Superior writing, researching and editing skills.
Exceptional client counseling and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
Ability to work well with others.
Demonstrated leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.
Commitment to public service.
Education and Bar Requirements
Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligibility for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
Good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission, or intent to take the bar exam to obtain required Illinois Licensure (as noted in cover letter).
Application Process and Materials You must submit an online application by
November 10, 2025 .
Cover letter that includes the position title and job number, and specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.
Resume.
Law school transcript (official or unofficial).
One writing sample.
Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).
If applicable, Illinois bar exam qualification material including date of upcoming exam registration.
Salary $81,816.00 – $142,776.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials).
Benefits Click to view our generous benefits package and other employment details at
City Benefits Site . For information on salary and title structure visit
Classification & Pay Plan PDF .
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Working for the City of Chicago Department of Law may qualify you for loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For detailed information, visit
StudentAid.gov
or contact your federal loan servicer.
Additional Information
Residency Requirement: All employees must be actual residents of the City of Chicago; proof of residency will be required.
Reasonable Accommodation: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy, contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976 or
disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org .
This position is exempt from the Career Service.
All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from any and all application materials submitted for city employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.
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