Full-Time
Assistant General Counsel 3
Litigation
Updated on 9/10/2026
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1,001-5,000 employees
Operates regional public transit network
Compensation Overview
$174k - $179k/yr
Brooklyn, NY, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A law degree from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar are required.
- A minimum of nine years of significant personal injury litigation experience is required, including ultimate responsibility for significant numbers of serious matters.
- Four years of managerial or equivalent supervisory experience are required.
- Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal substantive and procedural laws and regulations affecting tort litigation is required.
- Directly handle and manage in-house attorneys, legal staff, and outside counsel handling high-volume personal injury and property damage claims through hearings, depositions, discovery, substantive and procedural motion practice, court conferences, settlement negotiations, and trials.
- Critically analyze personal injury and property damage claims and develop, implement, and oversee litigation assignments and strategies for favorable and cost-effective resolutions consistent with current legal precedent and ethical considerations.
- Assess liability and damages exposure and make and review reserve and settlement recommendations.
- Keep senior management informed of high-exposure cases and consult with senior management to develop strategies to reduce tort exposure.
- Communicate and interact with external departments, including operations and courts.
- Provide guidance and direction to in-house attorneys and legal staff.
- Oversee and manage outside counsel.
- Assist the MTA Legal Department with business goals as required by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for Torts.
- Perform other duties assigned by senior management.
- Admission to the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York is desirable.
- Experience defending municipalities, corporate entities, or common carriers is strongly preferred.
- Experience litigating tort claims involving motor vehicle accidents and premises liability is strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage and handle a high-volume, varied tort caseload from inception to resolution and work independently and collaboratively under internal or court-imposed time constraints.
- Prior supervisory experience over professional staff and the ability to exercise sound judgment.
- Analytical, verbal, writing, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to build and develop professional relationships with clients, adversaries, and the judiciary.
- Ability to evaluate, devise, and implement litigation strategies.
- Ability to forensically analyze medical records and varied technical information.
- Command of legal research engines, general internet searches, and investigative searches.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
MTA runs North America’s largest public transit network, serving about 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut through six agencies: NYC Transit, MTA Bus, LIRR, Metro-North, Bridges and Tunnels, and Construction & Development. It moves roughly 2.6 billion trips each year using subways, buses, commuter rails, bridges and tunnels, and related facilities. It differentiates itself by operating multiple transit modes under one umbrella, providing integrated services across districts and modes with extensive infrastructure. Its goal is to provide safe, clean, efficient public transportation that serves as the region’s lifeline and mobility backbone while supporting staff with solid benefits.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1834
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- March 3, 2026, Judge Liman upheld congestion pricing, protecting a growing revenue stream.
- June 2026 fare-gate deployments target fare evasion, a $350 million annual leakage source.
- Phase 2 will add East Harlem access by 2032, strengthening the network’s core value.
What critics are saying
- Subway weekday on-time performance fell to 82% in first-half 2026, eroding rider trust.
- The MTA still needs $3 billion in savings for its $68.4 billion capital plan.
- Federal funding fights continue; another Sean Duffy-style reversal could choke Phase 2 reimbursements.
What makes Metropolitan Transportation Authority unique
- MTA controls New York’s integrated subways, buses, bridges, and commuter rails, unmatched in U.S. scale.
- Congestion pricing generated $562 million in 2025, creating a dedicated funding engine for capital upgrades.
- Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 broke ground June 2026, showing rare megaproject execution capacity.
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