Job Description

THE DIVISION
The Counsel's Office advises DCP, the City Planning Commission, other governmental agencies, and private entities on all issues related to zoning, land use review, planning, development, environmental review, and agency administration and procedures. Attorneys in the Counsel's Office have the opportunity to advise on cutting-edge legal issues; represent the agency at public meetings of the City Planning Commission; help craft policy solutions that address the evolving planning needs of New York City; and drive reform in planning policy and process.

THE ROLE
The Agency Attorney, Level IV, under direction of Agency Counsel, will be responsible for performing the tasks listed below, with minimal supervision and wide latitude for independent judgment:

- Lead the review and interpretation of existing laws, rules and regulations, and the development of new legislative or regulatory proposals applicable to DCP;
- Provide legal guidance in connection with public and private zoning and land use applications;
- Assist the City's Law Department in litigation involving DCP, including collection of the administrative record and reviewing affidavits and memos of law;
- Negotiate and draft notices of restrictions, restrictive declarations, correspondence and other documents associated with zoning and land use applications and City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR);
- Research legal cases, opinions and decisions;
- Analyze legal documents and assist in preparing and reviewing DCP contracts;
- Assist staff with compliance with agency policy and professional standards, as well as DCP compliance with Freedom of Information Law and other administrative requirements;
- Participate in conducting special studies and projects;
- Assist with agency personnel and disciplinary matters; and
- Perform related tasks.

TO APPLY:
Please visit: https://www1.nyc.gov/jobs/ and follow the steps below:

1.Search for job ID number: 786843
2.Click on the job business title: Agency Counsel
3.Click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and labor unions.

NOTE: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation during your visit or have questions regarding the accessibility of our facilities, please reach out to [redacted] or call [redacted] at least three business days prior to your arrival.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Qualifications

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. 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.

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