The New York City Council is seeking to fill an Associate General Counsel position in its Office of the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel, guidance and support related to one or more of the following areas: administrative law; constituent relations and community engagement; ethics; conflicts of interest; procurement; transactions; regulations and policies affecting the City Council; and compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Handle other matters in the Office of the General Counsel as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

Must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in New York State.
4+ years of relevant legal experience.
Experience and strong working knowledge of the City's contracting rules and procedures, ethics, the legislative process, and familiarity with New York City and State law.
Demonstrated competence and confidence to operate with credibility at senior levels.
Intellectual and conceptual flexibility to analyze, interpret, present and write about complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely.
Ability to rapidly prioritize as well as execute while exhibiting good judgment.
Must possess a collegial and collaborative mindset.