Assistant Corporation Counsel: Commercial & Real Estate Lit

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Law Department invites admitted attorneys to apply for Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division. The role focuses on commercial and real estate matters, including contracts, procurement disputes, and multimillion-dollar claims, with opportunities to develop litigation and counseling skills.

Applicants must hold a NYS license and ABA-accredited law school degree, with at least three years of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduates of ABA accredited law schools and at least three years of legal experience.
• Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills, plus excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City and related entities in commercial and real estate litigation.
• Counsel City agencies on procurement issues, ADR processes, and related matters.
• Litigate principally in state courts and tribunals; federal experience is a plus.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Education

ABA accredited law school

New York State Bar Admission

Job description

The New York City Law Department invites admitted attorneys to apply for Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Commercial and Real Estate Litigation Division. The role focuses on commercial and real estate matters, including contracts, procurement disputes, and multimillion-dollar claims, with opportunities to develop litigation and counseling skills.

Applicants must hold a NYS license and ABA-accredited law school degree, with at least three years of experience.