City Of New York

General Counsel

City Of New York$185K — $230K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar
  • Eight years of relevant legal experience
  • At least 18 months supervising other attorneys
  • Experience in administrative or managerial roles
  • Expertise in complex legal work

Responsibilities

  • Advise on legal, ethical, and operational matters
  • Prepare disciplinary and investigation documents
  • Conduct impartial investigations on EEO violations
  • Maintain confidentiality in investigative records
  • Manage compliance with laws and regulations
  • Serve as the liaison with various governmental agencies
  • Develop and implement agency policies

Benefits

  • Free city-wide health plan option
  • 5 weeks of annual leave and 12 days of sick leave
  • Comprehensive dental and vision coverage
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Reimbursement for annual bar association fees
  • Pension plan through NYCERS
  • In-house professional development programs
Full Job Description
RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney's office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and wellbeing of all citizens of our Borough. THE ROLE The Richmond County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Attorney who will serve as General Counsel. The General Counsel will report directly to the Chief Assistant District Attorney (CADA); working closely with the RCDA Executive team as well as other members of RCDA leadership. The selected candidate will counsel executive leadership and managers on questions of law, fact, and administrative policy; and will manage RCDA's regulatory compliance portfolio and labor and employment law compliance portfolio; while also serving as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer and litigation liaison. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: -Advise the District Attorney and staff on administrative, ethical, operational, and legal matters. -Prepare disciplinary charges, memoranda, reports, stipulations, and related documents for investigations and hearings. -Conduct impartial investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other EEO violations. -Maintain confidential investigative files and records in compliance with legal and policy requirements. -Prepare position statements responding to federal, state, and local discrimination charges. -Develop and oversee office-wide compliance, discovery, and professional standards. -Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. -Manage civil claims, subpoenas, and litigation involving the office. -Develop, review, revise, and implement agency policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. -Review contracts, memoranda of understanding, linkage agreements, and related documents for legal compliance. -Recommend statutory and regulatory changes affecting agency policies and procedures. -Serve as the agency's primary liaison with the NYC Law Department, Department of Investigation, Department of Labor, OATH, and other governmental agencies on legal matters. -Serve as the COIB Liaison, overseeing dual-employment requests and related compliance requirements. -Provide Special Counsel support to specialized bureaus, including Appeals, Training, and Conviction Integrity. WORK-LIFE BALANCE At RCDA we believe in a healthy work life balance, which is why we embrace the flexibility of coming to work in person and the opportunity to work from home. Fostering a culture of wellness and self-care, we also acknowledge our managers who work a significant number of hours within a two-week period with DA certificates, allowing them a day off without having to use their accrued leave. BENEFITS RCDA provides extensive benefits packages: -Free city-wide health plan option. -5 weeks of annual leave; 12 days of sick leave; and thirteen paid holidays annually. -Management Benefits Fund, which provides comprehensive dental and vision coverage, access to free life insurance, and gym reimbursement. -12 weeks of paid parental leave. -Reimbursement for the annual bar association and notary fees. -Pension plan through the New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS). -Deferred compensation plans - 401(k) and 457. -Professional development programs including in-house CLE courses. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Admission to the New York State Bar; and eight years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work. Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. PREFERRED SKILLS -At least five years' experience as an advisor to an executive team; and familiarity with New York City Government Operations within a Law Enforcement agency. -Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws. -Expertise in EEO, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and workplace investigations. -Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills. -Experience managing employment disputes, administrative charges, and litigation. -Strong interviewing, fact-finding, and investigative skills. -Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, policies, and agreements. -Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters. -Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills. -Ability to develop and implement workplace policies and compliance programs. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise executives and staff. -Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines. CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant District Attorney SALARY RANGE: $185,000 - $230,000 with full NYC benefits package APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE City Employees - Click here and log in to ESS. Non-City Employees - Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ -Search for Job ID number: 794617 -Click on the job business title: General Counsel -Click on "Apply Now" at the bottom of the posting Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position. ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114 Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and eight years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work. Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

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