Senior Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and guidance to City Hall staff to advance mayoral initiatives
• Handle legal matters including legislation, ethics, litigation strategy, investigations, and contract drafting
• Analyze potential conflicts and ethics questions, including gift and travel requests
• Draft and review contracts, releases, licenses, and other agreements
• Work on transparency projects including lobbyist reporting and Freedom of Information Law compliance
• Advise agencies reporting to the Chief Counsel
• Supervise and mentor attorneys and other professionals on the team

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• 6+ years of relevant legal experience (civil rights, criminal defense, government service, private practice, or prosecutorial experience)
• Experience in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or performing highly complex legal work
• Ability to manage a large portfolio of work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, communication, and practical judgment skills

About the Company

The New York City Mayor’s Office oversees city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments to improve public safety, affordability, and the city's economy.