LEGAL COUNSEL - BOARD OF ETHICS

Legal Counsel – Board of Ethics Board of Ethics Number of Positions: 1 Annual Starting Salary: $83,052 Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 5-20-26 until 11:59pm CDT on 6-10-26. This position serves as the agency's in-house attorney, advising legal staff and board issues relating to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, Open Meeting Act, and other relevant federal, state and local statutes and rules including City of Chicago rules and the Municipal Code, ethics, campaign financing and lobbying statutes around North America, and performs related duties as required. Essential Duties Conducts in-depth research into legal issues relative to ethics and campaign financing. Provides legal counsel to department staff engaged in administering the Governmental Ethics Ordinances, and as to the Illinois Freedom of Information and Open Meeting Acts. Responds to inquiries from City employees, operating departments, and the City Council concerning financial disclosure procedures, alleged misconduct, campaign contributions, and other ethics-related matters. Evaluates pending legislation and drafts advisory opinions interpreting the Governmental Ethics Ordinance. Surveys and tracks ethics-related practices, cases and legislative changes and developments throughout the United States at the federal, state, and local levels. Prepares written summaries of ethical standards in surveyed governmental agencies. Oversees the work of clerical and professional employees engaged in gathering and analyzing collected data from various jurisdictions. Participates in designing and conducting ethics training for City employees, as required. Additional duties may be required for this position. Location 740 N. Sedgwick, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60654 Days and Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Qualifications Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus three years of work experience in the legal profession as a licensed attorney. Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705). Desired Skills Knowledge of ethics, campaign financing and lobbying laws High level of legal analysis experience Demonstrated knowledge of government and administrative law Previous experience in policy development Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly and Fair Chance Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr