Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Counsel

City of New York • New York, NY

7d • $83,718 - $166,566 • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. The Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Counsel will manage the agency's intergovernmental and legislative affairs, including all significant communications between the agency and New York City's public and elected officials, and coordinate the agency's outreach and education initiatives, in partnership with the agency's Inspectors General, city agencies, and other interested organizations. The Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Counsel will work within the DOI General Counsel's Office ("GCO") and will also be responsible for performing legal work in support of the mission of the GCO, which may include providing legal and policy advice to executive leadership and agency staff, managing certain portfolios of day-to-day work within the GCO, and supervising special projects.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar admission.
• At least five years of legal experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highest professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the agency's intergovernmental and legislative affairs, including all significant communications between the agency and New York City's public and elected officials.
• Coordinate the agency's outreach and education initiatives, in partnership with the agency's Inspectors General, city agencies, and other interested organizations.
• Perform legal work in support of the mission of the GCO.
• Provide legal and policy advice to executive leadership and agency staff.
• Manage certain portfolios of day-to-day work within the GCO.
• Supervise special projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager