Assistant General Counsel - Transactions

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child, in every community, has access to a high quality education that prepares them for success in college and career.

CPS is seeking an Assistant General Counsel who will be responsible for assisting with municipal finance transactions. In addition, the successful candidate will assist with drafting and negotiating a wide range of of contracts and providing legal counsel to senior management, various departments, and schools. The Assistant General Counsel will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy General Counsel.

The Assistant Counsel will have the following responsibilities:

Work with outside legal counsel, financial advisors, and CPS management on municipal finance transactions; Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a broad range of contracts and agreements for client departments; and Reviews and assists with the development of Bids, Requests for Proposal, and Requests for Qualification in cooperation with Procurement and other departments.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Assistant General Counsel must possess the following qualifications:

Type of Education Required : Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois.

Type of Experience and Number of Years : 4+ years of transactional experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements;

• Knowledge of procurement processes and requirements is a plus;

• Strong oral and written communications skills;

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of and solve problems; and

• Proven ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.

Application: Please submit a resume.

Additional Notes :

CPS employees are required to be actual residence of the City of Chicago within six months of beginning employment, and are required to maintain Chicago residency throughout employment. Chicago Public Schools is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. Chicago Public Schools is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.