Associate Counsel, Office of The Chief Counsel to - Manhattan, United States - NYC Careers
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ASSOCIATE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COUNSEL TO THE MAYOR:
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ASSOCIATE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COUNSEL TO THE MAYOR: - Agency: LAW DEPARTMENT
- Posted on: 05/17/2024
- Job type: Fulltime
MANHATTAN
- Title Classification: No exam required
Legal Counsel
- Salary range: $82, $123, The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall is City Hall's legal team, serving as inhouse counsel for the Mayor's Office. Working alongside the Law Department and the General Counsel offices of City agencies, the Office provides legal guidance to the Mayor and City Hall leadership to help advance the administration's policy priorities. The Office also provides guidance on compliance, ethics, freedom of information, legislation, and policy matters.
- The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall is seeking a dynamic, public serviceminded lawyer to work closely with senior policymakers. The Associate Counsel will report to the Chief of Staff to the Chief Counsel.
Key tasks will include:
- Researching local, state and federal laws, court decisions and legal authorities, and other legal documents;
- Providing policy guidance and legal analysis to City Hall staff to advance mayoral initiatives;
- Working with senior administration officials on various transparency projects, including compliance with the Freedom of Information Law;
- Analyzing conflicts, ethics, and privacy questions for the Mayor's Office, including outside activities and gift requests;
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, releases, licenses, and other agreements on behalf of the Mayor's Office;
- Providing legal analysis to Mayor's Office staff in employment, EEO, and conflict matters;
- Acting as a City Hall policy advisor to the agencies reporting to the Chief Counsel; and
- Reviewing and making legal judgements about sensitive material.
- Excellent analytical ability and practical judgment;
- Ability to independently manage a large portfolio of work while balancing many simultaneous priorities in a fastpaced environment;
- Strong and concise communication skills;
- Commitment to public service;
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fastpaced environment;
- Dedication to client service and willingness to be responsive; and
- Admission to the New York State Bar.
Preferred SkillsPlease upload your cover letter and resume to apply.- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position- Additional InformationThe 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.
- \tExcellent analytical ability and practical judgment;
- \tAbility to independently manage a large portfolio of work while balancing many simultaneous priorities in a fast-paced environment;
- \tStrong and concise communication skills;
- \tCommitment to public service;
- \tDemonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
- \tDedication to client service and willingness to be responsive; and
- \tAdmission to the New York State Bar.
Preferred SkillsPlease upload your cover letter and resume to apply.- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position- Additional InformationThe 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.
636083
Title code
30112
Civil service title
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
Title classification
Exempt-4
Business title
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF COUNSEL TO THE MAYOR
Posted until
- Experience level: Experienced (nonmanager)
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Work location
100 Church St., N.Y.
- Category: Legal Affairs
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