Associate General Counsel

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. The General Counsel Division (GCD) at DCWP seeks an experienced attorney to serve in the Associate General Counsel (AGC) position. Reporting to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, the AGC will be responsible for overseeing the GCD’s Affirmative and Licensing Litigation Unit, which consists of a team of lawyers who research, investigate and prosecute illegal and deceptive and business practices by individual businesses and business industries.

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.

Nice To Haves

Superb writing skills
Experience with strategic planning
Experience using technology and data to further legal goals
Enjoys substantial responsibility
Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Manage the team’s investigative and trial work, including acting as lead counsel in proceedings before OATH and in State court, as necessary.
Work with the GCD senior management team to develop creative strategies for identifying and successfully prosecuting affirmative litigation cases.
Train legal and investigative staff on skills necessary to carry out the GCD’s litigation goals.
Oversee and serve as lead counsel, as necessary, in enforcement actions at the City’s administrative tribunal and in NYS court, conduct industry-wide compliance initiatives, and coordinate targeted enforcement efforts for license categories including second hand automobile dealers, debt collectors, and employment agencies.
Oversee and participate as necessary in all trials.
Review and assist in drafting summonses, petitions, motions, briefs, subpoenas, Consent Orders, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Provide support to the New York City Law Department with litigation related to licensed categories.
Provide legal counseling to other divisions regarding licensed categories, particularly issues related to the interpretation of licensing laws and rules.
Assist with the review and drafting of legislation and rules implementing legislation.
Review and revise Licensing and Enforcement Division tools/documents to ensure compliance and consistency with laws and rules.
Utilize expertise to provide legal advice on drafting and reviewing enforcement and licensing division documents and assessing enforcement priorities.
Work with the Communications Division to help properly frame legal issues and answer questions.
Work with the External Affairs to handle elected inquiries, frame responses, and help prepare for public hearings concerning potential new areas of Agency responsibility.
Supervise and oversee team of attorneys to ensure that work is being efficiently and accurately performed, all policies and procedures are adhered to, and professional development goals are being met by team members.