Staff Counsel

City of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking a Staff Counsel for the License Operations and Counseling (LOC) Unit in its General Counsel Division. The role is part of a legal team that advises the Licensing Division, supports compliance with license requirements, and provides internal counsel on specific business industries. The Staff Counsel will also contribute to projects implementing new laws and rules so they can be followed and enforced efficiently. The team handles multiple license categories, with particular focus on areas involving multiple stakeholders, including tobacco and electronic cigarette retail dealers, newsstands, pedicabs, stoop line stands, and street vendors.

The position reports to the Associate General Counsel of the LOC Unit. It may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week under the Flexible Work Pilot Program.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience after admission to any state bar, or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• Remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing throughout employment.
• For Assignment Level II: one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience after bar admission in areas of law related to the assignment.
• For Assignment Level III: two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience after bar admission in areas of law related to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure DCWP license applications and the license intake process comply with applicable laws and rules.
• Review applications for challenging license categories, conduct investigations, and issue final determinations.
• Review and issue final decisions on license applications that trigger DCWP’s criminal history review.
• Engage directly with the public to address questions about laws and rules within DCWP’s jurisdiction.
• Provide legal advice to other divisions concerning licensed categories, especially the interpretation of licensing laws and rules.
• Provide day-to-day legal counseling to the Licensing Division to support compliance.
• Assist with implementing new laws and rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed