***THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) EMPLOYEES***

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 (OLC) provides legal support to all SBS programs, initiatives and divisions. Under the supervision of the General Counsel, and the Deputy General Counsel, the OLC ensures that SBS programs are operating efficiently and are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and City laws, rules and regulations. OLC handles hundreds of solicitations, contracts, grants, appeals, legislation, regulations, requests, and inquiries related to the operation and governance of the agency, its affiliated non-profits and government partners.

Job Description:
Under the supervision and direction of the Associate and Assistant General Counsels, Deputy General Counsel and the General Counsel, the Legal Coordinator is expected to:
- Participate in meetings and assist the attorneys in various tasks in connection with OLC’s work for the agency and its affiliated non-profits and partner offices, including without limitation the several economic development entities for which SBS provides administrative oversight or assistance;
- Maintain and update electronic and hardcopy files for the various procurement solicitations, grants, applications, contracts and other agreements on behalf of the agency and its affiliated non-profits with outside vendors and entities and communicate with SBS program and administrative divisions regarding processes/procedures;
- Conduct non-legal research and legal research under supervision of an attorney, draft or review memoranda and reports, etc. as required to assist OLC staff on a variety of topics involving City, State and Federal regulations, policies and government or programmatic operations;
- Assist OLC staff with the M/WBE appeals and decision process; draft opinions, present facts and decisions to Deputies, General Counsel and M/WBE program staff; and
- Assist the OLC staff with other assignments and projects as needed, including Freedom of Information Law requests, Conflicts of Interest matters, regulatory/permit matters, administrative hearings, litigation support, nonprofit governance, audits and other legal, administrative and programmatic matters that may arise as directed by OLC staff.


How to Apply:

All Applicants: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID: # 729232

Note: ***THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) EMPLOYEES***

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

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

Additional Information
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. However, note that per this program, employees may be required to report to the workplace in person if operational needs warrant.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

- Intermediate Excel skills - Proven track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, demanding work environment - Ability to work within cross-organizational multi-disciplinary teams - Excellent written and oral communications skills - Excellent interpersonal, organizational, strategic thinking, and quantitative/qualitative skills

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.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.