Associate General Counsel

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel. The successful candidate will oversee the General Counsel Division, act as lead counsel in proceedings before OATH and state courts, and guide licensing-law regulatory compliance across divisions.

This role requires strong supervisory experience and sound litigation strategies, with a hybrid work arrangement (up to 2 days remote) in the New York City area.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar and in good standing.
• Four years of recent full-time legal experience after admission, including at least 18 months in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead counsel in proceedings before OATH and state courts.
• Develop strategies for affirmative litigation.
• Provide legal counseling to divisions regarding licensing laws and regulatory compliance.

Skills

New York Bar

Legal experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

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Associate General Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

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New York City Metropolitan Area

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Admission to the New York State Bar; 4 years of recent full-time relevant legal experience post-admission, including 18 months in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Associate General Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Description: The General Counsel Division (GCD) at DCWP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel. The successful candidate will oversee the GCD’s Aff… Key responsibilities include acting as lead counsel in proceedings before OATH and State courts, developing strategies for affirmative litigation, and providing legal counseling to other divisions regarding licensing laws and regulatory compliance.
Eligibility: Applicants must be admitted to the New York State Bar and remain in good standing. Requirements include four years of recent full-time relevant legal experience subsequent to bar admission, with at least 18 months in a supervisory, managerial, or executive capacity, or performing highly complex legal work.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area (Hybrid: up to 2 days remote work eligible)
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/dcwp