Agency Counsel
Responsibilities
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;
Perform related tasks.
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 satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Qualifications
- In addition to meeting the minimum qualification requirements, incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
- 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.
Skills
- Ability to analyze legal documents and prepare and review contracts;
- Experience with drafting notices of restrictions, restrictive declarations, and correspondence;
- Knowledge of zoning and land use applications;
- Ability to conduct research and provide legal guidance;
- Experience with public and private litigation;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work independently and with a team;
- Proficiency in using legal research databases and software;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
- Understanding of New York State and local government regulations and policies;
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders;
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Pay
$96,638.00 – $111,133.00
Schedule
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Application Instructions
Please visit: here and follow the steps below:
- Search for job ID number: 786843
- Click on the job business title: Agency Counsel
- Click on “Apply Now” at the bottom of the posting
Additional Information
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.