Staff Counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to DCWP staff and management on new and existing laws and regulations
• Assist with implementing new and amended laws, including drafting rules, charges, checklists, and penalty schedules
• Serve as a subject matter expert on specific industries regulated by DCWP
• Address legal issues arising from licensing, collections, and enforcement work
• Draft memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Communicate with external parties including licensees, complainants, and stakeholders
• Assist with drafting contracts and negotiating settlement agreements for civil penalties and consumer restitution
• Occasionally bring charges against businesses at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar, or six months of service as an Agency Attorney Interne
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within teams

About the Company

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers by licensing businesses, enforcing consumer protection laws, and advocating for public policy that supports New York City’s communities.