Description:
The New York City Council is seeking to fill an Associate General Counsel position in its Office of the General Counsel.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal counsel, guidance and support related to one or more of the following areas: administrative law; constituent relations and community engagement; ethics; conflicts of interest; procurement; transactions; regulations and policies affecting the City Council; and compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Handle other matters in the Office of the General Counsel as may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in New York State.
- 4+ years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience and strong working knowledge of the City's contracting rules and procedures, ethics, the legislative process, and familiarity with New York City and State law.
- Demonstrated competence and confidence to operate with credibility at senior levels.
- Intellectual and conceptual flexibility to analyze, interpret, present and write about complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.
- Ability to rapidly prioritize as well as execute while exhibiting good judgment.
- Must possess a collegial and collaborative mindset.