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| Company: | CHA - Chicago Housing Authority, IL - Remote | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - Senior Assistant General Counsel, Contracts $125,000 – $135,000 - Hybrid |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Contracts [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 87241 | ||
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| Serves as Senior Assistant General Counsel within a contracts and corporate counseling function, working closely with procurement and other departments to prepare and manage a broad range of agreements across the organization. Responsibilities include negotiating, drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts, as well as preparing intergovernmental and other specialized agreements. Provides legal guidance on contract interpretation, administration, modification, closure, and dispute resolution, including handling claims, breaches, defaults, terminations, settlements, and releases. In the construction context, drafts and reviews construction contracts and related agreements to mitigate risks such as liability, delays, errors and omissions, and payment issues. Also supports corporate governance and compliance matters, including advising the Board of Commissioners’ Office as directed by senior legal leadership. Senior Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Contracts & Counseling 1335 Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: Full time 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 Grade: S10 FLSA: Exempt Union: None Senior Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Contracts & Counseling $125,000 – $135,000 Chicago Housing Authority 87241 |
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| Company: | CHA - Chicago Housing Authority | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time, Remote | ||
| Salary: | $125,000 – $135,000 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Chicago, IL - Remote USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 60601 | ||
| Post Date: | 06/15/2026 | ||
| Contact Instructions: | "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.” | ||
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