Land Bank Senior Legal Counsel - Actively Recruited

Job Summary

Counsel and work closely with the Office leaders on legal matters.

Oversee and provide advice and counsel to staff regarding procedural and substantive questions of law and policy pertaining to the work and mandates of the Office.

Assist in the drafting and enforcement of policies and procedures.

Assist in the research, formation, and drafting of ordinances, agreements, contracts, and other relevant documentation as assigned by leadership.

Advise and manage complex legal transactions.

Manage outside legal counsel.

Advise on matters related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

THIS POSITION IS ACTIVELY RECRUITED AND AT WILL.

Minimum Qualifications


* Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD) and


* Five (5) years practicing law, in real estate law, or directly related experience


* Licensed Attorney (varies by state) Maintains and provides proof of a current and valid license to practice law
in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications


* Ten (10) or more years work experience in the practice of law, at least five (5) of those years shall be in the field of real estate law is required.


* Experience supervising staff

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Knowledge of State and Local ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.


* Skill in analysis and ability to elicit and evaluate information, formulate opinions, and make recommendations relative to the mission and mandate of the Department.


* Skill in organization and ability to coordinate various projects in a timely manner and respond, as necessary, to emergency situations.

Ability to pay attention to detail.


* Skill in handling complex transactions and ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy.


* Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality and trust.

Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with County officials, parties, and documents as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of the Department.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's norm...