Assistant General Counsel

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Office of the Bronx Borough President (Bronx BP) seeks a qualified and motivated Assistant General Counsel (AGC) to support the General Counsel’s office. This role provides critical legal, training, and compliance support to ensure the effective operation of the agency and its programs. Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will: This position offers close mentorship, a structured promotional and career development pathway, and opportunities for increased responsibility based on interest and performance. EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and 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.
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on compliance, employment law, procurement, and general agency operations.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses on complex legal issues.
• Assist in developing and implementing agency-wide training and compliance programs.
• Support the agency’s FOIL (Freedom of Information Law), EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity), and ACCO (Agency Chief Contracting Officer) functions.
• Represent the agency at meetings, hearings, and on official boards and committees.
• Deliver trainings and presentations on legal and policy matters.
• Collaborate with City, State, and external regulatory bodies as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees