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General Counsel

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City of New York

City of New York

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides city services and employment opportunities

Compensation Overview

$140k - $150kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • A minimum of ten (10) years relevant professional experience, including three (3) at the senior, managerial, or executive level.
  • At least seven (7) years of legal experience, including at least three (3) years of supervisory legal experience.
  • Must have a law degree and be licensed to practice law in the state of New York.
  • Admission to the New York State Bar; and 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.
  • Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the legal operations of a new Office, establishing practices and protocols.
  • Respond to routine legal requests, working closely with the Law Department and Mayor’s Council on a regular basis.
  • Navigate a new agency through potentially uncharted legal landscape to meet the high expectations of the racial justice amendments to the city charter.
  • Provide legal guidance to the MOERJ policy team in responding to legislation, preparing testimony, public comments, and other related materials.
  • Works across MOERJ’s offices to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
  • Work collaboratively across the team to provide legal review and legal guidance on major work product of Office.
  • Provide legal and strategic guidance to help the office institutionalize equity through structural government reform.
  • Represent the Office in meetings with City leadership, agency partners, external partners, and other forums as required.

Working for the City of New York offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful public service that directly impacts the lives of over 8 million residents. With a diverse range of career paths across more than 40 agencies, employees can contribute to vital areas such as public health, urban planning, and technology development. The city's commitment to competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of inclusion fosters an environment where talented individuals can thrive while shaping the future of one of the world's most iconic cities.

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