Senior Counsel Job at New York City | Legal Affairs, New York, NY

  • New York City | Legal Affairs
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Senior Counsel

The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall provides legal and strategic guidance to the Mayor and senior policymakers in City Hall on a broad range of matters, including policy, planning, litigation, legislation, compliance, ethics, and transparency. The Chief Counsel to the Mayor also supervises and coordinates the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (including the Environmental Control Board), the Mayor's Office of Risk Management and Compliance, and the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, in addition to liaising with and reviewing the activities of the Conflicts of Interest Board.

The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall is seeking a dynamic, public service-minded attorney to work closely with senior policymakers. The Senior Counsel will report to the Chief Counsel through the Chief of Staff. Key tasks will include: providing legal analysis and guidance to City Hall staff to advance mayoral initiatives; handling a wide range of legal matters on behalf of the Mayor's Office, including legislation, ethics matters, litigation strategy, investigations, and contract drafting; analyzing potential conflicts and ethics questions for the Mayor's Office, including gift and travel requests; drafting and reviewing contracts, releases, licenses, and other agreements on behalf of the Mayor's Office; working with senior administration officials on various transparency projects, including lobbyist reporting and compliance with the Freedom of Information Law; advising agencies that report to the Chief Counsel; coordinating with senior policymakers; supervising and mentoring attorneys and other professionals on the Chief Counsel team.

You have excellent analytical ability and practical judgment. You can independently manage a large portfolio of work while balancing many simultaneous priorities in a fast-paced environment. You have strong and concise communication skills. You have a commitment to public service. You can demonstrate the ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You have a dedication to client service and a willingness to be responsive.

Minimum required qualifications: you are an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. You have 6+ years of relevant legal experience, including, but not limited to, civil rights, criminal defense, government service, private practice, and/or prosecutorial experience.

Job Tags

Contract work, Private practice, Work at office

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