Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel

New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking two experienced attorneys to review, negotiate and draft contracts. Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of the Contracts Unit, the successful candidates will be expected to perform various duties related to contract management and legal compliance.

  • Interact regularly with internal stakeholders/clients and external entities, ensuring that all contracting processes are followed, including obtaining and documenting all necessary approvals required in connection with each contract.
  • Work with the ACCO's Office and DOHMH Procurement staff to ensure that all publicly funded contracts follow proper processes, including the Procurement Policy Board Rules and PASSPort, the City's new contract review portal.
  • Facilitate the resolution of business and legal issues; formulating recommendations using analysis and creativity.
  • Assess, develop and negotiate contract terms, including but not limited to insurance, intellectual/real property and privacy for all DOHMH agreements.
  • Ensure consistency of contract terms with DOHMH policies, procedures and goals.
  • Review and negotiate contracts with a focus on risk reduction and protection of confidential information.
  • Review, negotiate and draft Memoranda of Understanding between DOHMH and other Federal, State and Municipal entities.
  • Admission to the New York State Bar.
  • One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar, or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne.
  • Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience drafting contracts for municipalities.
  • Experience with Public Procurement Related Issues.
  • Expertise in complex legal negotiation.
  • Strong research, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information.
  • Preferred experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines.
  • Experience conducting legal research through Westlaw.
  • Fluency in Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
  • Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • Tax-deferred savings program.
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security compared to private sector employment.
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