Legal Counsel
Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Springfield • Illinois • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $111,112 - $173,335 per year
About the role
- Provide legal review, analysis and advice regarding the administration of the System
- Advise the System regarding matters concerning the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act and the Illinois Pension Code
- Maintain familiarity with the Pension Code and recommend revisions to protect System interests
- Interact with business stakeholders and external parties as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of and hold a JD degree from an accredited law school
- Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Illinois
- 5-7 years’ experience working as a licensed attorney in a law firm, corporate legal department, or governmental agency
- Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred: Public/governmental retirement plans, Tax-qualified defined benefit plans and 457(b) deferred compensation plans, Contract review and procurement, Information security and privacy
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- TRS retirement pension plan
- option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
legal reviewlegal analysislegal advicecontract reviewprocurementinformation securityprivacy
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsstakeholder interaction
Certifications
JD degreelicensed attorney