The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is responsible for handling all legal matters implicated in the work of the Comptroller the City’s independent and chief fiscal watchdog. OGC addresses myriad legal issues, including: compliance and risk management, litigation strategy, municipal finance and pension investment transactions and disclosures, agency audits, settlements of claims brought on behalf of and against the City, employee discipline, records access, public policy, and proposed federal, state, and local legislation. OGC works closely with all of the divisions within the Comptroller’s Office and with various City agencies.

Under the direction of the General Counsel, with wide latitude for the exercise of legal knowledge, judgment, and experience, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Perform legal research, draft memoranda, and provide legal advice on complex and important legal matters to all the divisions within the agency, including the Bureau of Contract Administration, Bureau of Asset Management, the Bureau of Labor Law, the Bureau of Accountancy, Audit Bureau, and the Executive and Policy Divisions, on complex legal questions and matters.

- Assist with difficult and important litigation, subpoenas, discovery requests, and document retention issues.

- Advise on Procurement Policy Board rules and government contract rules. Draft and review complex requests for proposals (RFPs) and contracts, and negotiate important agency agreements, as needed.

- Draft legislation and review important and complex proposed legislation.

- Review and analyze reports and recommendations in prevailing wage cases brought before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

- Assist with complex Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) matters and responses.

- Address significant compliance and risk issues, including development of best practices and agency policy.

- Handle important matters relating to New York civil service law and Chapter 68 of the City Charter, which addresses conflicts of interest issues; and,

- Perform other related assignments and special projects as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the New York State Bar and five (5) or more years of full-time responsible, relevant, legal experience performing highly complex and significant legal work subsequent to admission to any bar. Incumbent must remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

PREFERRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Exceptional research, writing, and oral communication, including the ability to analyze, communicate, and explain complex legal issues to various audiences.

- Ability to think creatively and critically, solve problems, and multi-task effectively.

- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, with excellent interpersonal and time-management skills.

- Excellent organization skills and demonstrated project-management skills involving engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

TO APPLY, GO TO: Employment Opportunities at www.comptroller.nyc.gov

Note: We appreciate every applicant’s interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Certain residency requirements may apply. Vacancy notices listed as “Until Filled” will be posted for at least five workdays.

The 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.

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

PREFERRED SKILLS IN ADDITION TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Exceptional research, writing, and oral communication, including the ability to analyze, communicate, and explain complex legal issues to various audiences. - Ability to think creatively and critically, solve problems, and multi-task effectively. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively, with excellent interpersonal and time-management skills. - Excellent organization skills and demonstrated project-management skills involving engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

The 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.