Associate General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Oversee a litigation and enforcement unit focused on researching, investigating, and prosecuting illegal and deceptive business practices
• Manage investigative and trial work, including proceedings before OATH and in State court
• Lead enforcement of specific laws including the Safe Hotels Act and regulations regarding funeral homes and automated employment decision-making tools
• Direct strategy to enforce Truth in Pricing Law, including restrictions on dynamic and surveillance pricing
• Monitor market supply fluctuations and implement Price Gouging Rules during States of Emergency
• Provide legal counseling to other divisions regarding licensing laws, rules, and legislation drafting
• Supervise and oversee a team of attorneys to ensure efficient performance and professional development

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Four years of recent full-time relevant legal experience
• Eighteen months of experience in a supervisory, managerial, or executive capacity
• Membership in the New York State Bar in good standing

About the Company

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is a municipal enforcement agency charged with delivering economic justice. DCWP protects New Yorkers from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices and ensures fair competition for responsible small businesses.