Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Counsel

City Of New York • $125K — $150K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

5 - 7 years of experience

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Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar admission.
At least five years of legal experience.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Highest professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Manage intergovernmental and legislative affairs of the agency.
Coordinate outreach and education initiatives with various stakeholders.
Perform legal work supporting the DOI General Counsel's Office.
Provide legal and policy advice to executive leadership and staff.
Supervise special projects within the General Counsel's Office.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plans.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Opportunities for professional development.

Full Job Description

The Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Counsel will manage the agency's intergovernmental and legislative affairs, including all significant communications between the agency and New York City's public and elected officials, and coordinate the agency's outreach and education initiatives, in partnership with the agency's Inspectors General, city agencies, and other interested organizations. The Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Counsel will work within the DOI General Counsel's Office ("GCO") and will also be responsible for performing legal work in support of the mission of the GCO, which may include providing legal and policy advice to executive leadership and agency staff, managing certain portfolios of day-to-day work within the GCO, and supervising special projects. If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A). EXAMINING ATTORNEY (MANAGERIAL - 3011A Qualifications 1. Graduate from an accredited law school and NYS Bar admission. 2. At least five years of legal experience. 3. Strong written and oral communication skills. 4. Highest professional and ethical standards. Additional Information

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