Associate General Counsel (2)

Peggy Browning Fund; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is seeking an Associate General Counsel (Executive General Counsel). This senior attorney will advise on complex municipal matters, oversee litigation strategy, support regulatory enforcement initiatives, and help shape policy in a fast-paced city agency committed to economic justice and fair practices for consumers and workers.

The role is based at 42 Broadway, New York, NY, with hybrid work options allowing up to 2 remote days per

Job description

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
New York

Civil Service Title: Executive General Counsel Level: M4

Title Code No: 95005 Salary: 165,000.00

Office Title: Associate General Counsel

Work location: 42 Broadway, New York, NY

Division/Work Unit: General Counsel Number of Positions: 1

Job ID: 792597 Hours/Shift: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Flexible WorkPilot Program.

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nation’s leading municipalenforcement agency charged with delivering economic justice. DCWP leverages its authority to bring NewYorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violatetheir rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections, such as the City’sConsumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws, includingthe Minimum Pay Rate for delivery workers. Through licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45industries, DCWP ensures fair competition and a level playing field for responsible small businesses that areintegral to New York City’s vibrant communities. DCWP also provides essential services such as free taxpreparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for theirfutures. DCWP is committed to making sure New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live. For moreinformation about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign