Associate General Counsel

City of New York•New York City, NY

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) General Counsel Division (GCD) seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel (AGC). Reporting to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement, the AGC oversees a litigation and enforcement unit whose attorneys investigate and prosecute illegal, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices. The AGC manages investigative and trial work, supports cases from investigation through settlement or trial, develops litigation strategies with GCD senior management, and trains legal and investigative staff. The role oversees enforcement of laws and rules concerning third-party food delivery, truth in pricing, and automated employment decision-making tools; serves as lead counsel when needed; coordinates compliance and targeted enforcement initiatives; and participates in trials and related legal work. The AGC leads DCWP strategy to enforce the modernized Truth in Pricing Law, including restrictions on dynamic and surveillance pricing, and directs related research. The role also monitors market supply fluctuations and implements the Price Gouging Rule during states of emergency; works with the Research and Analytics Division to support investigations, litigation, and consumer redress; and advises other divisions on licensing laws, rules, legislation, enforcement priorities, communications, and external affairs. The AGC supervises attorneys, ensuring work is efficient and accurate, policies and procedures are followed, and professional development goals are met. The ideal candidate has significant supervisory and managerial experience, excellent writing skills, and experience with strategic planning and using technology and data to further legal goals. The position requires someone who enjoys substantial responsibility and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Flexible Work Pilot Program. DCWP is a municipal enforcement agency that works to deliver economic justice, protect consumers and workers from predatory and unfair practices, license businesses, and provide services such as free tax preparation and financial counseling.

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar.
Four years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant, and satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar.
At least 18 months of experience supervising other attorneys in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Significant supervisory and managerial experience.
Excellent writing skills.
Experience with strategic planning.
Experience using technology and data to further legal goals.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while handling substantial responsibility.

Responsibilities

Oversee a GCD litigation and enforcement unit investigating and prosecuting illegal, deceptive, and fraudulent business practices.
Manage the unit’s investigative and trial work, including proceedings before OATH and in State court as needed.
Support matters from investigation through settlement or trial and keep cases moving to meet deadlines.
Develop strategies with GCD senior management to identify, investigate, and prosecute impactful affirmative litigation cases.
Train legal and investigative staff in skills needed to meet GCD litigation and enforcement goals.
Oversee enforcement of Third Party Food Delivery licensing laws and rules, the Truth in Pricing Law, and laws regulating automated employment decision-making tools.
Serve as lead counsel as necessary in enforcement actions before the City’s administrative tribunal and in New York State court.
Conduct industry-wide compliance initiatives and coordinate targeted enforcement efforts.
Oversee and participate in trials; review and assist with drafting summonses, petitions, motions, briefs, subpoenas, consent orders, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Provide litigation support to the New York City Law Department concerning licensed categories.
Lead DCWP’s strategy to enforce the modernized Truth in Pricing Law, including restrictions on dynamic and surveillance pricing.
Manage and direct research into best practices for protecting consumers from surveillance pricing, coordinating with GCD attorneys and DCWP divisions.
Monitor market supply fluctuations and implement DCWP’s Price Gouging Rule during states of emergency.
Develop GCD’s work with the Research and Analytics Division to support investigations, litigation, and consumer redress.
Provide legal advice to other divisions on licensed categories and interpretation of licensing laws and rules.
Assist with review and drafting of legislation and rules implementing legislation.
Review and revise Licensing and Enforcement Division tools and documents for compliance and consistency with laws and rules.
Advise on drafting and reviewing licensing and enforcement documents and assessing enforcement priorities.
Work with the Communications Division to frame legal issues and respond to questions.
Work with External Affairs on elected officials’ inquiries, responses, and preparation for public hearings concerning potential new Agency responsibilities.
Supervise attorneys to ensure work is efficient and accurate, policies and procedures are followed, and professional development goals are met.