Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public health as an Assistant General Counsel. This role offers the chance to engage in meaningful work by reviewing and negotiating contracts that impact the health of New Yorkers. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance and addressing complex legal issues. With the opportunity to work from home up to two days a week, this position provides a supportive environment that values work-life balance while offering comprehensive benefits, including loan forgiveness programs and health insurance. Make a difference in your community while advancing your legal career.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Pension and savings plans

Work-from-home options

Job security

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
• One year of legal experience post-admission required.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts under supervision.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Contract drafting for municipalities

Complex legal negotiations

Research and analysis

Problem-solving and decision-making

Attention to detail

Public health sector project management

Proficiency in Westlaw

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Legal experience post-admission

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel

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Job Overview

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking two experienced attorneys to review, negotiate, and draft contracts. Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of the Contracts Unit, the successful candidates will be expected to:

1. Interact regularly with internal stakeholders/clients and external entities, ensuring all contracting processes are followed, including obtaining and documenting necessary approvals.
2. Collaborate with the ACCO's Office and DOHMH Procurement staff to ensure compliance with procurement policies, including PASSPort and the Procurement Policy Board Rules.
3. Facilitate the resolution of business and legal issues, providing recommendations through analysis and creativity.
4. Assess, develop, and negotiate contract terms, including insurance, intellectual property, real property, and privacy.
5. Ensure contract terms align with DOHMH policies, procedures, and goals.
6. Review and negotiate contracts focusing on risk reduction and confidentiality.
7. Draft and review Memoranda of Understanding with federal, state, and municipal entities.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience drafting contracts for municipalities and public procurement issues.
• Expertise in complex legal negotiations.
• Strong research, analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Experience with public health sector projects and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive health insurance, pension, and savings plans.
• Work-from-home options up to two days per week, depending on the role.
• Job security and the opportunity to impact public health in NYC.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of legal experience post-admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern.

Additional Requirements

Experience at Assignment Level I or II, or equivalent legal experience, is required for higher levels. Residency in NYC is not required.