Assistant General Counsel

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is the City’s primary capital construction project manager. It delivers the construction and renovation of civic facilities and infrastructure across all five boroughs. Working with partner agencies, architects, contractors and consultants, DDC builds and renovates public facilities and advances roadway, sewer, water main and streetscape projects. The DDC Law Division serves as in‑house counsel for the agency and is seeking a highly motivated attorney interested in developing a career in public service with an emphasis on transactional law and public procurement. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgement and action, the Assistant General Counsel will provide legal support on a broad range of matters, including contract drafting and review; procurement, construction, insurance, environmental and employment law; litigation support and claims analysis; Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests; conflicts of interest reviews; grant preparation; real estate and land use matters; funding and security agreements; labor and employee relations issues; and legal research and opinion drafting. Review and revise professional, construction and design‑build contract documents and communicate contract approval and public procurement requirements to the agency’s construction and design divisions. Perform litigation support activities and commercial claims analysis for matters pending with the NYC Law Department and the NYC Comptroller’s Office. Review agency responses to the public pursuant to FOIL and coordinate responses with the agency’s public relations office. Evaluate and provide legal guidance on conflicts of interest related matters to agency staff and management. Assist with the review of real property issues that impact the agency’s construction efforts, including oversight of real property condemnation proceedings pursuant to the NYS Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL), review of leases, title reports, surveys and preparation of license agreements and land use actions. Prepare funding and security agreements for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and approval, and ensure the City’s first‑priority security lien interests pursuant to the UCC. Assist division staff with procurement appeals and decision process, including drafting opinions and presenting facts and decisions to the Agency Chief Contracting Officer and agency staff. Assist the Director of Labor Relations, Human Resources and others on issues pertaining to agency employees, locals representing employees, grievances, and any other issues that arise regarding the collective bargaining agreement. Research for the recommendation and interpretation of various laws, rules and regulations. Assist DDC’s Law Division with other assignments and projects, such as public procurement, contract law, construction, property‑related issues, FOIL appeals, secured transactions / UCC, environmental law, eminent domain, commercial leases, insurance issues, access agreements, conflicts of interest, equal employment and employment law. Routinely track and report work to DDC Law management. Minimum 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;
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. Preferred Skills Successful candidates must be organized and able to multi‑task. Qualified candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be highly organized and proficient with Microsoft Excel or similar software. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, 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 Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position. Additional Information The City of New York 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. All candidates must be currently authorized to work full‑time in the United States. Candidates must present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H‑1B visas, F‑1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at #J-18808-Ljbffr Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction