The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (“ACC”) in the Aviation, Environmental, Regulatory Contracts (“AERC”) Division. AERC handles a wide range of transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters in areas such as aviation, procurement, public utilities, intellectual property, data sharing, and environmental protection.

This ACC, working under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel, Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel, and Supervising ACCs, will represent and counsel the Chicago Department of Aviation (“CDA”) regarding a wide range of transactional, and regulatory matters related to O’Hare and Midway International Airports. They will also be responsible for administrative and enforcement proceedings at CDA, and may also be required to assist with litigation and prelitigation dispute resolution. This ACC will be required to attend in-person client meetings or hearings onsite at the City’s airports and other locations, and may be required to assist in the other practice areas, as needed to support operations.

This position involves considerable research, writing, and collaboration with colleagues, and requires creativity, flexibility, and a willingness and ability to learn complex statutory and regulatory frameworks, as well as a genuine enthusiasm for tackling challenging legal matters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

Demonstrated academic achievement;Demonstrated interest in aviation, logistics, transportation, or related industries; or in non-residential commercial real estate; or in municipal finance.Legal experience and ability to litigate in court and/or administrative tribunals;Legal experience handling transactional matters, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts;Legal experience analyzing proposed transactions for compliance with the law;Legal experience with the complex statutory and regulatory frameworks for various contracts;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 skills; Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines;Ability to work well with others; andDemonstrated leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.

Application Process and Materials

You must submit an on-line application by March 12, 2024:

Cover letter that (1) includes the position title and job number as noted on the posting; and (2) specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below;Resume;Law school transcript (official or unofficial);One writing sample; andCurrent printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar's equivalent).