Assistant General Counsel - Legal Affairs

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
The Assistant General Counsel - Legal Affairs will provide support on public health legal issues, conduct research, and draft written analyses and legal documents. The role requires excellent research and writing skills, experience with litigation and transactional law, and a working knowledge of Health Department procedures, policies, and practices. The position is full-time, on-site, and requires a graduate degree in law and admission to the New York State Bar.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Experience with litigation and transactional law
  • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Previous experience using online legal databases such as West Law, CLEAR or Lexis Nexis
  • Current working knowledge of Health Department procedures, policies and practices
  • Current experience in or knowledge and interest in Freedom of Information Law requests, Privacy Issues, Day Care and Restaurant Enforcement and other public health matters

Benefits

  • Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement
  • Tax-deferred savings program
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers
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