ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

Jobf0; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Citywide remote work pilot

Job summary

The New York City Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel for its Legal Counsel Division. The role provides counsel to the Mayor, City Council, and City agencies on municipal law, drafts legislation, and assists in shaping policy initiatives.

It also involves advising on compliance with laws and supporting litigation-related analysis. Salary ranges are provided by experience, and remote work options exist through two programs, with in-person obligations taking precedence.

Qualifications

• Graduates from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted, in good standing, to the practice of law in New York State.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Mayor, City Council and City agencies on municipal law.
• DraftState and local legislation and administrative rules.
• Answer questions from City Hall and agencies, analyze the scope of authority.
• Assess compliance of City actions with applicable laws and minimize legal risk.
• Support other Law Department divisions with legal analysis for litigation or other matters.
• Represent the Law Department on interagency task forces and coordinate with the Mayor’s Office on federal, state and local legislation.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Legislation drafting

Education

ABA accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

The New York City Law Department is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Legal Counsel Division. The Legal Counsel Division advises the Mayor, City Council, other elected officials, and City agencies on issues concerning virtually every area of municipal law. The Division provides legal advice and crafts the legislative changes necessary to shape and implement policy initiatives. The Division is responsible for drafting State and local legislation proposed by the Mayor and City agencies and assisting in the drafting of administrative rules.
Attorneys in the Legal Counsel Division field questions from City Hall and City agencies on issues of overriding importance to the City as well as those regarding day-to-day administration. Responding to such questions frequently involves analyzing the relevant legal scope of authority for the City to act in a particular area. Legal Counsel attorneys also regularly assist in determining whether a proposed City action or policy complies with all applicable laws, advise how to address a given problem while minimizing legal risk, and support other divisions of the Law Department to provide legal analysis on litigation or other matters. Additionally, division attorneys often represent the Law Department on interagency task forces considering policy initiatives and work closely with the Mayor’s Office in analyzing federal, state, and local legislation.
This position provides attorneys with opportunities to develop their counseling skills. The role is particularly suited for attorneys seeking meaningful public service, particularly in advisement and legislation drafting.

Salary Information

For 0-5 years of legal experience: $87,737-$122,300
For 5-10 years of legal experience: $122,300-137,188
For 10-15 years of legal experience: $137,188-159,521
For 15-20 years of legal experience: $159,521-180,791
For 20+ years of legal experience: $180,791-188,235

Candidates with highly specialized experience may qualify for salaries slightly above these ranges when a role requires such expertise or the position is considered hard to fill.

Work From Home Options

Following orientation, attorneys may elect to participate in one of two remote work programs:

1. Flexible Remote Work: Allows limited, irregular work from home days.
2. Citywide Pilot Program: Allows attorneys to work remotely on two set days per week, subject to Division approval and staffing needs. Participants must maintain a single designated remote work location, and in person obligations take precedence over scheduled remote days. This pilot is currently being tested across City agencies and is not yet permanent.

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Qualifications

The Legal Counsel Division is dedicated to providing outstanding advice for the City. Accordingly, candidates must be graduates from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted, and in good standing, to the practice of law in New York State. The Division seeks exceptional candidates committed to public service and capable of tackling challenging legal work. Applicants must demonstrate strong legal analysis and writing skills. Finally, applicants should be committed to the Law Department values of Excellence, Dedication, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, Professional Development, Respect, Supportive Work Environment, and Diversity.

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.