Assistant Counsel

City of New York • New York, NY

1d • $100,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall is seeking a dynamic, public service-minded attorney to work closely with senior policymakers. The Assistant Counsel will report to the Chief of Staff and the Chief Counsel. The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall provides legal and strategic guidance to the Mayor and senior policymakers in City Hall on a broad range of matters, including policy, planning, litigation, legislation, compliance, ethics, and transparency. Alongside several other initiatives and functions, the Chief Counsel to the Mayor also supervises and coordinates the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (including the Environmental Control Board), the Mayor’s Office of Risk Management and Compliance, and the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, in addition to liaising with and reviewing the activities of the Conflicts of Interest Board.

Requirements

• Attorney admitted to the New York State Bar.
• 1+ years of relevant legal experience, including, but not limited to, civil rights, criminal defense, government service, private practice, and/or prosecutorial experience.
• Excellent analytical ability and practical judgment.
• Ability to independently manage a large portfolio of work while balancing many simultaneous priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong and concise communication skills.
• Commitment to public service.
• Ability to demonstrate the ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to client service and a willingness to be responsive.

Responsibilities

• Researching local, state, and federal laws, court decisions, legal authorities, and other legal documents.
• Providing policy guidance and legal analysis to City Hall staff to advance mayoral initiatives.
• Working with senior administration officials on various transparency projects, including compliance with the Freedom of Information Law.
• Analyzing conflicts, ethics, and privacy questions for the Mayor’s Office, including outside activities and gift requests.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, releases, licenses, and other agreements on behalf of the Mayor’s Office.
• Providing legal analysis to the Mayor’s Office staff in employment, EEO, and conflict matters.
• Acting as a City Hall policy advisor to the agencies reporting to the Chief Counsel.
• Reviewing and making legal judgments about sensitive material.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed