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 of legal issues, including: compliance and risk management, litigation and discovery, 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 and/or Deputy General Counsel, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Perform legal research, draft memoranda, and provide legal advice to all of the divisions within the agency, including the Bureau of Contract Administration, Bureau of Asset Management, the Bureau of Accountancy, Audit Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Law, and the Executive and Policy Divisions.
• Manage litigation, subpoenas, discovery requests, and document retention issues.
• Advise on Procurement Policy Board rules and government contract rules. Draft and review requests for proposals (RFPs) and contracts and negotiate agency agreements, as needed.
• Review and analyze reports and recommendations in prevailing wage cases brought before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH);
• Assist with Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) matters and responses.
• Address compliance and risk issues, including development of best practices and agency policy.
• Handle matters relating to New York civil service law and Chapter 68 of the City Charter conflicts of interest.
• Perform other related assignments and special projects as required.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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
• 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 organizational skills and demonstrated project-management skills involving engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
To Apply
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.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
POSTING DATE
08/23/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
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.