Legal Affairs Attorney Interne/Records Access Liaison
About The Position
The Legal Affairs Division serves as the agency’s in-house legal counsel, providing legal advice to various divisions within the TLC. This role involves drafting agency rules, executing agreements, enforcing rules, and collaborating on litigation with the New York City Law Department. The TLC regulates New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry, managing a complex transportation ecosystem and adapting to a rapidly changing mobility landscape. The agency's core priorities are Driver and Passenger Dignity, Corporate Accountability, and a Transportation System that Works Together, focusing on equity, modernity, and accessibility.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.
Responsibilities
- Assist with a broad range of legal work for the Legal Affairs Division.
- Serve as a legal advisor regarding regulatory and governance issues, contracts, procurement, local laws, and administrative and judicial proceedings.
- Exercise legal knowledge on matters of law and public policy.
- Draft and review legal documents.
- Track and manage legal issues through resolution.
- Conduct review of applicable laws to ensure legal best practices.
- Coordinate data driven analysis.
- Prepare explanatory materials.
- Draft advisory opinions.
- Coordinate internal investigations to ascertain facts and develop positions and recommendations.
- Review legal claims and recommend appropriate action.
- Assist senior management with legal aspects of areas of responsibility and resolve day-to-day issues.
- Perform complex legal research on issues relevant to agency operations and new initiatives.
- Serve as a Records Access Liaison for FOIL requests, ensuring transparency, compliance, and privacy policy adherence.
- Communicate with NYC Law Department and District Attorney’s Office regarding information requests.
- Represent TLC at internal and external meetings.
- Develop and deliver high-level presentations.
- Handle special legal projects as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
