Description:
A Government Entity Law Division seeks a full-time Senior Counsel. Responsible for providing legal services regarding all disputes, claims, and litigation pertaining to all contracts awarded by DDC. In addition, the individual will be expected to independently perform and oversee a broad scope of duties to support the DDC Law Division in all matters working under the supervision of the General Counsel and his Senior Staff. The selected candidate will provide legal support and guidance related to delay claims, procurements, contracts, litigation, investigations, ethics, and employment law. As part of the duties, the Senior Counsel will review legal contracts, review procurement documents, and review other transaction matters related to DDC's portfolio of design and construction projects.The scope of work for
the position will include a wide variety in-house legal counsel duties
that may include, but not be limited to:
- Handle a diverse range of duties and responsibilities effectively while exercising initiative and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment while working under the supervision of the General Counsel and his Senior Staff.
- Provide legal advice and counsel to all Divisions and Units within DDC regarding claims, disputes, and litigation.
- Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the Office of the Corporation Counsel and Chief Engineer of the NYC Office of the Comptroller.
- Manage all aspects of claims, disputes, and lawsuits (including fact gathering, legal analysis, discovery, settlement negotiations, identification and preparation of witnesses, review draft litigation documents prepared by the Office of Corporation Counsel)
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports and charts capturing all information on claims, disputes, and lawsuits to be shared with DDC's Senior Management team (including any analysis of trends and issues, recommendations for new SOPs, recommendations for changes to general conditions or contract terms)
- Provide additional legal services as necessary in furtherance of DDC's mission and all program needs
- Perform related duties as required
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
- 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.Preferred Skills:
Preference
will be given to candidates with excellent verbal and written
communication skills. Qualified candidates should have experience and a
demonstrated interest in public service, contracts, real estate,
construction, labor law, and/or procurement. Qualified candidates must
also be able to demonstrate a history of working in a busy legal or
professional setting and the ability to deal with a high volume of work
which involves observing business, statutory and court-imposed
deadlines. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively both
verbally and in writing. Must be able to successfully manage multiple
priorities, work productively under pressure, both independently and as a
team member, and possess tact and good judgment in confidential
situations must possess a strong attention to detail and organization.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
(Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) required. Candidates must provide
satisfactory references and recent writing samples.
