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Managing Counsel jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and insurance, with specializations in litigation, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts, from senior associate to vice president of legal. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
The Senior Counsel, Litigation position reports to a Deputy General Counsel or Assistant Deputy General Counsel in a Litigation and Administration Division or the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) Division, the Executive Director of the Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB), or the Director of the No-Fault Unit in the consolidated MTA Legal Department. The current Litigation and Administration Divisions are: 1) Commercial Litigation Division, 2) eDiscovery and FOIL Division, 3) Labor and Employment Division, 4) Pension and Employee Benefits Division, 5) General Law Division, and 6) Administration Division.
Depending on the needs of the Legal Department, the Division, TAB, or the No-Fault Unit, the duties of the Senior Counsel include representing the MTA and its operating agencies in litigation matters and other disputes. The duties of the Senior Counsel include providing legal counsel on statutory, regulatory, and agency policy matters, as well as other matters that pertain to or affect the operations and functions of the MTA and its affiliates and subsidiaries. The litigation and counseling duties of the Senior Counsel are of increasing complexity and involve increasing levels of responsibility and independence. The Senior Counsel will practice in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on a variety of matters.
- Level I: Provides legal representation on complex litigation matters with light supervision, including expert discovery, defending class and collective action certification motions, and making and defending motions at trials and hearings. May conduct second-seat trials, conduct direct examinations, and argue in state and federal appellate courts. Occasionally supervises junior attorneys, liaises with outside counsel, and advises on non-litigation matters. Prepares comments on legislation, drafts staff summaries for Board review, and ensures a strong understanding of MTA business operations.
- Level II: Handles highly complex and sensitive litigation matters with minimal supervision, including cross-examination of witnesses and making evidentiary objections at trials and hearings. Frequently supervises attorneys, serves as lead in-house counsel on class actions and litigation with major policy implications, and leads complex settlement discussions. Takes leadership in drafting agency rules, procedures, and proposed legislation, and provides strategic guidance on litigation and compliance issues.
- Level III: Operates with substantial independence on high-stakes litigation matters, acting as first seat at trials and hearings and directing strategy across multiple divisions and agencies. Very frequently supervises attorneys, finalizes Board-level staff summaries, and leads negotiations with regulators. Provides counsel on novel and sophisticated non-litigation issues and manages complex matters involving multiple departments and operating agencies. Serves as a key advisor on litigation strategy and organizational risk at the highest level.
- Exercising managerial authority over TAB legal personnel, including performance oversight, strategic direction, and professional development
- Serving as the accountable legal authority for TAB’s adjudicatory and enforcement framework.
- Ensuring that TAB’s legal positions are consistent, defensible, and aligned with broader MTA objectives.
- Directing overall litigation strategy and determining institutional posture in matters involving constitutional claims, systemic challenges, class actions, and appeals.
- Evaluating and approving legal risk positions in matters with significant financial, operational, or reputational exposure
- Providing executive oversight of revenue enforcement legal strategy, including large-scale collections initiatives and statutory enforcement mechanisms
- Managing high-stakes and precedent-setting litigation, including constitutional challenges, systemic Article 78 matters, class actions, appellate advocacy, and development of enterprise-level legal strategy.
- Implementing regulatory, procedural, and policy changes across TAB to support multi-system operations and new fare evasion penalty structures. Advising on structural and procedural reforms necessary to support expanded rail jurisdiction and multi-agency coordination.
- Leading development of regulatory proposals, rule amendments, and legislative initiatives affecting fare adjudication and enforcement
- Coordinating with multiple MTA agencies, courts, and external vendors to resolve disputes, negotiate agreements, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Representing TAB at the executive level in discussions involving agency leadership, oversight entities, and cross-agency legal coordination.
- MTA Legal Department Deputy General Counsel and all MTA Legal Department professional and administrative staff.
- MTA Departments and Units/Offices, including Accessibility, Audit, Communications, Compliance/Ethics, Diversity and Civil Rights, Finance, Information Technology, Labor Relations, People, Procurement, Strategic Initiatives, and System Safety.
- Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, and senior staff at New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction and Development.
- Federal, State, or local administrative agencies.
- Office of the MTA Inspector General.
- MTA’s labor partners.
Education and Experience:
Level I-III:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm, public sector legal or in-house legal experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State.
- Transportation sector experience.
- History of successfully supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.
- A record of communicating with and advising the organization’s senior management.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Strong legal research and writing ability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with people at all levels of the organization and external parties.
- Demonstrated knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Other Information
May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.
According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
The Senior Counsel, Litigation position reports to a Deputy General Counsel or Assistant Deputy General Counsel in a Litigation and Administration Division or the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) Division, the Executive Director of the Transit Adjudication Bureau (TAB), or the Director of the No-Fault Unit in the consolidated MTA Legal Department. The current Litigation and Administration Divisions are: 1) Commercial Litigation Division, 2) eDiscovery and FOIL Division, 3) Labor and Employment Division, 4) Pension and Employee Benefits Division, 5) General Law Division, and 6) Administration Division.
Depending on the needs of the Legal Department, the Division, TAB, or the No-Fault Unit, the duties of the Senior Counsel include representing the MTA and its operating agencies in litigation matters and other disputes. The duties of the Senior Counsel include providing legal counsel on statutory, regulatory, and agency policy matters, as well as other matters that pertain to or affect the operations and functions of the MTA and its affiliates and subsidiaries. The litigation and counseling duties of the Senior Counsel are of increasing complexity and involve increasing levels of responsibility and independence. The Senior Counsel will practice in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies on a variety of matters.
- Level I: Provides legal representation on complex litigation matters with light supervision, including expert discovery, defending class and collective action certification motions, and making and defending motions at trials and hearings. May conduct second-seat trials, conduct direct examinations, and argue in state and federal appellate courts. Occasionally supervises junior attorneys, liaises with outside counsel, and advises on non-litigation matters. Prepares comments on legislation, drafts staff summaries for Board review, and ensures a strong understanding of MTA business operations.
- Level II: Handles highly complex and sensitive litigation matters with minimal supervision, including cross-examination of witnesses and making evidentiary objections at trials and hearings. Frequently supervises attorneys, serves as lead in-house counsel on class actions and litigation with major policy implications, and leads complex settlement discussions. Takes leadership in drafting agency rules, procedures, and proposed legislation, and provides strategic guidance on litigation and compliance issues.
- Level III: Operates with substantial independence on high-stakes litigation matters, acting as first seat at trials and hearings and directing strategy across multiple divisions and agencies. Very frequently supervises attorneys, finalizes Board-level staff summaries, and leads negotiations with regulators. Provides counsel on novel and sophisticated non-litigation issues and manages complex matters involving multiple departments and operating agencies. Serves as a key advisor on litigation strategy and organizational risk at the highest level.
- Exercising managerial authority over TAB legal personnel, including performance oversight, strategic direction, and professional development
- Serving as the accountable legal authority for TAB’s adjudicatory and enforcement framework.
- Ensuring that TAB’s legal positions are consistent, defensible, and aligned with broader MTA objectives.
- Directing overall litigation strategy and determining institutional posture in matters involving constitutional claims, systemic challenges, class actions, and appeals.
- Evaluating and approving legal risk positions in matters with significant financial, operational, or reputational exposure
- Providing executive oversight of revenue enforcement legal strategy, including large-scale collections initiatives and statutory enforcement mechanisms
- Managing high-stakes and precedent-setting litigation, including constitutional challenges, systemic Article 78 matters, class actions, appellate advocacy, and development of enterprise-level legal strategy.
- Implementing regulatory, procedural, and policy changes across TAB to support multi-system operations and new fare evasion penalty structures. Advising on structural and procedural reforms necessary to support expanded rail jurisdiction and multi-agency coordination.
- Leading development of regulatory proposals, rule amendments, and legislative initiatives affecting fare adjudication and enforcement
- Coordinating with multiple MTA agencies, courts, and external vendors to resolve disputes, negotiate agreements, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Representing TAB at the executive level in discussions involving agency leadership, oversight entities, and cross-agency legal coordination.
- MTA Legal Department Deputy General Counsel and all MTA Legal Department professional and administrative staff.
- MTA Departments and Units/Offices, including Accessibility, Audit, Communications, Compliance/Ethics, Diversity and Civil Rights, Finance, Information Technology, Labor Relations, People, Procurement, Strategic Initiatives, and System Safety.
- Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, and senior staff at New York City Transit, Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction and Development.
- Federal, State, or local administrative agencies.
- Office of the MTA Inspector General.
- MTA’s labor partners.
Education and Experience:
Level I-III:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in New York.
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant law firm, public sector legal or in-house legal experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Public sector legal experience, particularly in New York City or New York State.
- Transportation sector experience.
- History of successfully supervising or mentoring junior attorneys.
- A record of communicating with and advising the organization’s senior management.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Strong legal research and writing ability.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with people at all levels of the organization and external parties.
- Demonstrated knowledge base and practice skills relating to the various practice areas and responsibilities of this position.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Other Information
May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.
According to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including those concerning veteran status and individuals with disabilities.
The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in managing counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- Seven or more years of legal experience in a law firm or in-house setting
- Proven ability to manage complex litigation or regulatory matters end-to-end
- Experience advising senior executives and business unit leaders on legal risk
- Skill drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts independently
- Familiarity with legal project management tools and outside counsel oversight
Tips for Your Managing Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume for internal clients
Managing counsel roles are evaluated heavily on cross-functional collaboration. Reframe your work history to show how you advised business units, not just external clients. Hiring teams want proof you've been a trusted internal partner, not just a litigator.
Lead with your practice area depth
Generic legal resumes get passed over at the managing counsel level. Open your resume summary with the specific area you own, whether that's securities regulation, employment law, or M&A, and name the industries where you've built that expertise.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists managing counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies with mature legal operations
Organizations that already have a general counsel and a legal ops function are the likeliest to have a dedicated managing counsel seat. When searching, look for mid-to-large companies in regulated industries where legal team structure is already well developed.
Prepare a matter management narrative
Interviewers at the managing counsel level will ask how you organize your docket and prioritize competing demands. Walk through a real example of how you triaged high-stakes matters, managed outside counsel spend, and kept business stakeholders informed under pressure.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At the managing counsel level, reporting lines, budget authority, and team size matter as much as base salary. When an offer comes in, ask directly which matters you will own versus escalate, and whether you have approval authority for outside counsel retention.
Managing Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most managing counsels?
T. Rowe Price, Boston Consulting, and BNY are hiring the most managing counsels right now, with openings concentrated in Massachusetts, Maryland, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and technology companies consistently post the largest share of these roles.
How many managing counsel jobs are remote?
About 89% of managing counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader in-house legal team flexibility. Roles focused on contracts, compliance advisory, and regulatory work tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to active litigation or labor relations more often require an on-site presence.
How do you become a managing counsel?
You typically start by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar, and spending several years in private practice or a government legal office building deep subject-matter expertise in an area like commercial litigation, employment, or regulatory compliance. From there, an in-house associate or senior counsel role at a company in your practice area gives you the cross-functional exposure and business judgment in-house teams look for before promoting someone to managing counsel.
How do you get a managing counsel job with limited in-house experience?
Firms and companies will sometimes hire a managing counsel directly from private practice if your subject-matter expertise is narrow and high-value, such as data privacy, government contracts, or healthcare regulation. Emphasize client counseling work, secondments, or any project where you advised a business team rather than just litigated. A strong referral from a current in-house attorney who knows your work carries significant weight at this level.
What does the managing counsel interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial screen with HR or a legal recruiter is followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or chief legal officer, then a panel with business unit leaders whose teams you would advise. Expect at least one situational question asking you to walk through how you handled a high-stakes legal problem with competing business pressures, and sometimes a short written exercise involving a contract issue or risk memo.
Where can I find and apply to managing counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to managing counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your practice area and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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