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Legal Counsel - Board of Ethics
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City of Chicago
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last date
10 June 2026
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Location/Place/Mode
Chicago, IL
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Eligibility
Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school, plus three years of work experience as a licensed attorney. Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion).
Opportunity
Title: Legal Counsel - Board of Ethics
Category: Jobs
Organiser: City of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL (740 N. Sedgwick, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60654)
Salary: $83,052 starting annually
Eligibility: Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus three years of work experience in the legal profession as a licensed attorney. Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or eligible for admission on motion pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705.
Deadline: 2026-06-10 (11:59 PM CDT)
Fees: None Description:
The City of Chicago is seeking a Legal Counsel for the Board of Ethics. This in-house attorney role involves advising legal staff and the board on issues relating to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, and other relevant federal, state, and local statutes, including City of Chicago rules, the Municipal Code, ethics, campaign financing, and lobbying statutes. Key Responsibilities:
Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn
Category: Jobs
Organiser: City of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL (740 N. Sedgwick, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60654)
Salary: $83,052 starting annually
Eligibility: Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus three years of work experience in the legal profession as a licensed attorney. Must be admitted to the Illinois Bar or eligible for admission on motion pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705.
Deadline: 2026-06-10 (11:59 PM CDT)
Fees: None Description:
The City of Chicago is seeking a Legal Counsel for the Board of Ethics. This in-house attorney role involves advising legal staff and the board on issues relating to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, and other relevant federal, state, and local statutes, including City of Chicago rules, the Municipal Code, ethics, campaign financing, and lobbying statutes. Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research into legal issues relative to ethics and campaign financing.
- Provide legal counsel to department staff administering Governmental Ethics Ordinances.
- Respond to inquiries from City employees, operating departments, and the City Council regarding financial disclosure procedures, alleged misconduct, campaign contributions, and other ethics-related matters.
- Evaluate pending legislation and draft advisory opinions interpreting the Governmental Ethics Ordinance.
Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn