Senior Attorney, Compliance & Enforcement

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Legal
Job Description
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation Development (HPD) is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Compliance & Enforcement division. The attorney will assist in investigating and taking enforcement action against building owners receiving benefits who fail to comply with applicable state and local laws, codes, and regulations. The role requires strong analytical and research skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Requirements

  • JD and at least one year of civil litigation or regulatory enforcement experience subsequent to admission to the New York bar
  • Experience with tax or real estate matters is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal, creative problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Superior analytical and research skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work productively and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage cases and projects in a timely manner
  • Willingness to learn on the job, exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment
  • Strong facility with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience working for or with government agencies and government programs related to affordable housing compliance

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Four Day Work Week
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
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