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Job Title: Assistant Corporation Counsel – Ethics and Compliance

Job Responsibilities:
The Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Ethics and Compliance Division plays a pivotal supervisory role within the department. The primary responsibilities include assisting the division’s Chief and Deputy Chief in overseeing the work of four attorneys and one paralegal. This involves assigning tasks and reviewing their work to ensure compliance with legal standards and internal policies.

The Ethics & Compliance Division has dual roles encompassing both counseling and litigation-adjacent responsibilities. Key duties include:
- Advising City Hall, elected officials, the Law Department, and other City agency officers and employees on various topics, such as legal ethics, conflicts of interest, privileges, federal grants, Medicare compliance, and outside employment.
- Conducting internal and external training sessions on the aforementioned topics.
- Investigating and reporting on whistleblower and employment disciplinary matters.
- Serving as a liaison to the Conflicts of Interest Board for Chapter 68 inquiries.
- Representing City attorneys and Assistant District Attorneys before attorney grievance committees.
- Reviewing and providing guidance on sanctions and representation matters, including conducting representation interviews.

Attorneys in this role may also participate in a pilot program allowing for remote work, with options for limited and irregular remote work or a Citywide pilot program permitting two set days of remote work per week. Participation in the program requires approval from the attorney’s division and must ensure more than 50% staff coverage each day. Attendance in court or at client meetings on remote workdays may necessitate in-person presence.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants for the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel must be admitted and in good standing in New York. This position is classified as experienced (non-manager), suggesting that candidates should possess relevant legal experience to fulfill the responsibilities effectively.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Assistant Corporation Counsel – Ethics and Compliance position is set at $140,.

Additional Information:
- The position is exempt from the civil service title classification (Exempt-4).
- The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on legally protected statuses or characteristics.
- Prospective employees may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs, with further information available through the . Department of Education’s website.

Residency Requirement:
There is no residency requirement in New York City for this position.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should apply by uploading a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and a list of three references with contact information as a single document under “resume.”

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the job responsibilities, educational and experience requirements, salary information, and additional details pertinent to the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel – Ethics and Compliance in the organization's Ethics and Compliance department.

Jul 03, 2025
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