Agency Description
The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

Division Description
The Office of Legal Counsel provides legal support to all SBS programs, initiatives and divisions as well as SBS partners such as the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent). Under the supervision of the General Counsel, and the Deputy General Counsels, the Office of Legal Counsel ensures that SBS programs and partners are operating efficiently and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and City laws, rules and regulations.

Job Description:
Under the supervision and direction of the Deputy General Counsels and the General Counsel, the Agency Attorney II/Associate General Counsel is expected to serve as the lead attorney for NYC Talent matters and:
- Review, draft and negotiate various NYC Talent and SBS procurement solicitations, contracts and agreements with outside vendors and entities, including contracts and agreements with federal funding requirements for City Law Department review and approval and communicate contract review process/procedures to SBS program divisions;
- Participate in meetings with NYC Talent and SBS staff and conduct research of Federal, State and City laws, rules, regulations and programs and provide recommendations and interpretations of law to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
- Assist Deputy General Counsel with NYC Talent conflicts of interest matters, employment, EEO and disciplinary issues;
- Review and draft rules, legislation and policies relating to NYC Talent initiatives, workforce programs, small business services, M/WBE and neighborhood development programs, and general economic development and other SBS programs;
- Assist the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel with other assignments and projects as needed, including M/WBE appeals and decision process, Freedom of Information Law requests, administrative hearings, litigation support, nonprofit governance, audits and other legal and programmatic matters that may arise.

Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated excellent research, analytical and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrated experience/familiarity with City procurement and contracting, economic or community development programs, employment/EEO/disciplinary matters federal, New York state or local government regulations, municipal law or a related field.

All Applicants: Apply through NYCJOBS at www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID: # 629545

Current SBS Employees: Please email your resume and cover letter including the following subject line: Assistant General Counsel and send to HRHelp2@sbs.nyc.gov

Note: We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Also, please provide a cover letter.

If you are unable to apply via NYC Jobs or ESS, you can email your cover letter and resume to careers@sbs.nyc.gov with the following in the subject line: Assistant General Counsel.

If you do not have access to email, mail your cover letter & resume to:
NYC Department of Small Business Services
Human Resources Unit
1 Liberty Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, New York 10006

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.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

- Demonstrated excellent research, analytical and writing skills. - Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively. - Demonstrated experience/familiarity with City procurement and contracting, economic or community development programs, employment/EEO/disciplinary matters federal, New York state or local government regulations, municipal law or a related field.

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.