Role OverviewThe Office of the Chief Counsel is seeking a Legal Director of Civil and Human Rights to oversee compliance with civil and human rights mandates in emergency management operations, programs, and activities.
What You Will Do
The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating with NYCEM units, City Agencies, and other partners to ensure remediation measures are implemented in a timely and legally compliant manner.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting and applying federal civil rights laws, administrative enforcement, compliance, litigation support, or related legal practice, and a proven ability in strategic problem-solving, innovation, effective communication, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar
- Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar
- 18 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
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Visa sponsorship available
- Relocation assistance
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