Director, Employment Law

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently. The DOF’s Legal Affairs Division serves as the in-house legal department, providing legal advice and services on city tax and revenue-related matters. Legal Affairs is seeking a Director of Employment Law with experience in labor and employment law to serve as primary counsel on agency labor, employment, EEO, and other employee and workplace-related matters. The Director will provide legal advice on a range of employment matters, respond to EEO and workplace complaints, and counsel executive staff and managers. Areas of responsibility include labor and employment law, conflict of interest, civil service, hiring and personnel matters, FMLA and accommodation requests, and EEO issues.

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.

Responsibilities

Fully manage Legal's investigation and responses to EEO and employment related complaints filed with federal, state, and local human rights agencies in a timely and thorough manner.
Independently draft position statements and other required documents to represent the agency.
Handle all phases of the administrative process and coordinate with DOF operating divisions.
Coordinate with the Law Department and provide support in investigating and defending litigation filed in court and serve as the primary Law Department contact for labor and employment and other litigation matters.
Advise DOF managers and executives on complex employment related issues, clearly explaining the law and recommendations.
Represent the agency at administrative hearings and in other forums as may be needed.
Handle inquiries from Employee Services and other DOF operating divisions.
Research and provide guidance on conflict-of-interest matters.
Review agency policies and communications relating to employee issues as requested.
Respond to document and information requests including FOIL, discovery, investigation and subpoenas in employment related matters.
Advise on employee related disclosability matters.
Handle other complex issues and participate in projects assigned to Legal Affairs as needed.