Business Law Unit Attorney

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well‑being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal representation and advice to ACS, identifying areas of legal vulnerability and coordinating legal compliance, including with the NYC Law Department. Within the OGC, the Business Law Unit (BLU) serves as in‑house counsel, drafting, reviewing, and interpreting a broad range of contracts and agreements, and advising on commercial and real estate disputes and vendor matters. Responsibilities Draft, review, and interpret contracts for the purchase of goods and services entered into by ACS, including specifications for solicitations and renewals, extensions, and modification agreements and other agreements between ACS and other parties such as memorandums of understanding with other City agencies. Draft, review and interpret non‑disclosure agreements, photograph/video releases and consents, corrective action plans, legal opinions, vendor protest responses, licences and occupancy agreements. Provide legal counsel to ACS program and administrative divisions on business, contract and procurement law matters. Provide legal counsel with regard to financial services issues, debt collection, and on payments and budget issues. Interpret commercial leases and provide legal support and guidance for facility‑related projects. Serve as liaison to the Law Department in connection with contract and commercial law as well as real‑estate issues and litigation matters. Investigate and prepare reports relating to illegal but equitable claims filed with the Comptroller’s Office. Analyze and identify complicated legal problems and issues by conducting legal research and reviewing applicable laws and regulations. Formulate legal briefs and memorandums. Assist with the training of new Agency Attorneys. Handle special projects for the ACS Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners. Minimum Qualifications Admission to the NewYork State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below. 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). 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 LevelI 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 ALIII candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment LevelsI and/orII or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. Preferred Skills Experience drafting and negotiating transactional contracts is strongly preferred. Ability to handle complex assignments and turnaround high‑quality work product quickly is also strongly preferred. Knowledge of ACS or NewYork City contract requirements and procurement rules is helpful but not required. Experience preparing contracts for a NewYork State child welfare agency is helpful but not required. Excellent research and writing skills. Excellent communication skills. Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of NewYork, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at EEO Statement The City of NewYork is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr