Assistant Corporation Counsel II, Aviation - Aviation, Environmental, Regulatory & Contracts Di[...]

Job Overview Assistant Corporation Counsel – Aviation, Environmental, Regulatory & Contracts Division (AERC) – in the City of Chicago Department of Law. The AERC Division 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. Responsibilities Represent and counsel the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) on transactional and regulatory matters related to O'Hare and Midway International Airports. Conduct administrative and enforcement proceedings at CDA. Assist with litigation and prelitigation dispute resolution. Attend client meetings or hearings onsite at the city's airports and other locations. Participate in other practice areas as needed to support operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated academic achievement. Demonstrated interest in aviation, logistics, transportation, or related industries; non‑residential commercial real estate; or municipal finance. Legal experience litigating 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 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. Demonstrated leadership and initiative on assigned tasks. Qualifications 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) in good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission. Or, if applicable, intent to take the bar exam to obtain the required Illinois licensure (indicated in cover letter). Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. To further its commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience, the City has adopted Ordinances 2‑74‑020 and 2‑74‑075. The City of Chicago is also a Fair Chance Hiring employer. All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago in accordance with Section 2‑152‑050 of the City Council Charter. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement