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    Senior Counsel - Manhattan, United States - New York City, NY

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    The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents.

    DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

    DOT oversees one of the most complex urban transportation networks in the world.

    DOT's staff manages an annual operating budget of $1.1 billion, along with 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 miles of sidewalk, nearly 800 bridges and tunnels, including the iconic East River bridges, and the Staten Island Ferry.

    DOT staff also design bicycle facilities, bus lanes, and public plazas.


    DOT seeks a highly organized and detail-oriented attorney with environmental law and real property/land use experience to assist with a mix of assignments in support of DOT's major initiatives, projects and programs.

    The attorney will have extensive direct involvement with DOT's management teams as a DOT project moves from the planning stage through successful implementation.

    The attorney will work on environmental review, regulatory matters, and real property/land use matters related to DOT projects and priority initiatives, such as Vision Zero, Open Restaurants, congestion management, parking, reconstruction/rehabilitation of bridges, acquisition of real property.

    The attorney will ensure compliance with local, state and environmental laws, analyze complex real property and land use matters, review and draft legislation and rules, and draft documents in connection with such land use matters.

    The attorney should have experience and working knowledge of the New York City regulatory framework, including CAPA, ULURP and CEQR.

    The successful candidate will have an ability to handle a high volume of matters and function under tight time constraints.

    Strong communication skills, both oral and written are required, as well as the ability to prioritize projects.

    Minimum Qualifications


    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.

    Preferred Skills

    Demonstrated familiarity with the NYC regulatory framework, including CAPA, NEPA, SEQRA, CEQR, and ULURP.

    Preference will be given to candidates possessing at least 10 years of progressively complex legal experience and 5 years of supervisory experience desired.

    Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment sought. Demonstrated exceptional organizational, written and oral communications, problem solving, and analytic skills.

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness


    As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

    For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

    Residency Requirement

    New York City Residency is not required for this position

    Additional Information


    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.


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