Executive Deputy Commissioner, Accountability & Discipline

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Correction seeks an Executive Agency Counsel to oversee discipline, investigations, and adjudications across the Trials, Adjudications, and Informal Charges units. The Deputy Commissioner will supervise complex litigation, advise senior leadership, and ensure policy compliance with external oversight requirements.

Admission to the New York State Bar is required, along with four years of responsible legal experience, including supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must have substantial experience with trial practice, litigation, conducting investigations, and relevant court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Advise and collaborate with multiple agency units including Investigation & Intelligence Division, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Legal Division, and Administration health divisions.

Skills

Trial practice

Litigation

Investigations

Court proceedings

Job description

The City of New York's Department of Correction seeks an Executive Agency Counsel to oversee discipline, investigations, and adjudications across the Trials, Adjudications, and Informal Charges units. The Deputy Commissioner will supervise complex litigation, advise senior leadership, and ensure policy compliance with external oversight requirements.

Admission to the New York State Bar is required, along with four years of responsible legal experience, including supervisory roles.