Assistant General Counsel

City of New York•New York, NY

8h•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and guidance to executive agency staff, tribunal personnel, and the Clerk’s Office. The OGC plays a key role in supporting and strengthening the agency’s legal foundation and mission through legal analysis, research and writing, and advice. The OGC seeks a dynamic and thoughtful attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel. This person will have extensive responsibility for all legal matters affecting the agency.

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar
Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar
Eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work
Must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to details
Thinks strategically
Exercises sound judgment
Works well in a team comprised of attorneys and non-attorneys
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Able to multitask

Nice To Haves

Commitment to public service is an asset

Responsibilities

Draft contracts and memoranda of understanding
Perform the agency’s rulemaking
Prepare and file bankruptcy and foreclosure claims
Reviewing, preparing, and interpreting legal documents
Coordinating workflow of procurement documents among divisions
Applying Procurement Policy Board Rules
Processing contracts through City’s PASSPort application
Performing all aspects of rulemaking: fact-finding, legal research and analysis, drafting and publishing rules and notices, consulting with the Mayor’s Office and the Law Department, holding public hearings
Filing proofs of claim for outstanding hearing-imposed penalties
Providing legal advice and drafting memoranda
Identifying and researching new or evolving legal issues
Liaising and collaborating with the NYC Law Department and other City agencies on rulemaking and legal matters
Maintaining a high degree of professionalism
Performing Special Projects as requested by the General Counsel
Reviewing policies and procedures
Providing legal guidance to management
Working with Law Department litigators on state and federal lawsuits that involve OATH