The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is a city agency responsible for regulating New York City's taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry. TLC licenses and regulates over 130,000 vehicles and more than 175,000 drivers making it the most active taxi and limousine regulatory agency in the United States. In addition to vehicles and drivers, TLC regulates taxicab agents and for-hire vehicle bases including popular app-based transportation services. TLC plays a pivotal role in furthering public safety within NYC and is a lead agency in citywide efforts to reduce traffic-related injuries.

Duties will include assist in a broad range of legal work for the General Counsel: draft rulemaking; interpret rules and laws; draft and review contracts and memoranda of understanding; respond to FOIL requests and subpoenas; liaison to the Law Department for litigation; draft administrative hearings decisions; track and manage legal issues through resolution; conduct review of applicable laws to ensure legal best practices; coordinate data driven analysis; prepare explanatory materials; draft advisory opinions; assist with internal investigations to ascertain facts and develop positions and recommendations; review legal claims and recommend appropriate action; perform complex legal research on issues relevent to TLC operations and new initiatives; and oversee special legal projects as assigned.

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.

Interested candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize, manage time, and engage in multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have demonstrated experience or interest in government or public service.

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.