Assistant General Counsel

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented attorney to serve as an Assistant General Counsel. 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.

The position offers a proposed salary range of $62, - $75, (Annual).

Job Description

Organization is seeking a detail-oriented and organized attorney with regulatory and policy experience to assist with a mix of assignments involving major DOT initiatives and programs, such as Vision Zero. The candidate should have significant direct experience with the New York City regulatory framework, including CAPA and rule drafting, as well as legislative drafting. The attorney will draft and review legislation; draft agency rules; provide counsel to the agency on policy matters; conduct legal research; prepare legal memoranda; and coordinate with various external agencies, including the Corporation Counsel, OATH, DOF, and NYPD.

Minimum Qualifications

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Preferred Skills

• Preference given to candidates possessing at least five years of legal experience, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law.

Additional Information

• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at .
• As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Organization is currently seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant General Counsel. The successful candidate will have the ability to handle a high volume of matters and function under tight time constraints. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to prioritize projects are required. The position offers a proposed salary range of $62, - $75, (Annual).

Job Responsibilities:
• Draft and review legislation
• Draft agency rules
• Provide counsel to the agency on policy matters
• Conduct legal research
• Prepare legal memoranda
• Coordinate with various external agencies, including the Corporation Counsel, OATH, DOF, and NYPD

Minimum Qualifications:
•

Preferred Skills:
• Preference given to candidates possessing at least five years of legal experience, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law.

Additional Information:
• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at .
• As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Organization is looking for a detail-oriented and organized attorney to join their team as an Assistant General Counsel. The successful candidate will have significant direct experience with the New York City regulatory framework, including CAPA and rule drafting, as well as legislative drafting. The attorney will have the ability to handle a high volume of matters and function under tight time constraints. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, as well as the ability to prioritize projects are required. The position offers a proposed salary range of $62, - $75, (Annual).

Job Responsibilities:
• Draft and review legislation
• Draft agency rules
• Provide counsel to the agency on policy matters
• Conduct legal research
• Prepare legal memoranda
• Coordinate with various external agencies, including the Corporation Counsel, OATH, DOF, and NYPD

Minimum Qualifications:
•

Preferred Skills:
• Preference given to candidates possessing at least five years of legal experience, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law.

Additional Information:
• As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at .

Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs, State Repayment Assistance Programs

Legal Experience, Regulatory and Policy Experience, Drafting Legislation, Drafting Agency Rules, Providing Counsel to the Agency on Policy Matters, Conducting Legal Research, Preparing Legal Memoranda, Coordinating with External Agencies, High Volume of Matters, Tight Time Constraints, Strong Communication Skills, Oral and Written

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

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Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

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