Legal Affairs Manager

NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission is looking for an experienced attorney to serve as Litigation Counsel. This role involves managing litigation, coordinating with the Law Department, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have significant legal experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant legal experience, including 18 months in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all TLC-related litigation and assign cases to attorneys.
• Liaise with the Law Department and suggest changes in rules based on litigation results.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Job description

The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is the nation’s largest for-hire transportation agency, licensing and regulating the City’s yellow and green taxicabs, for-hire vehicles, commuter vans, and luxury limousines. TLC develops and enforces rules to promote safety, transparency, as well as consumer and driver protection for a vital mode of transport in New York City. The vehicles, businesses, and drivers licensed and regulated by the agency move over one million people a day.

The TLC is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Litigation Counsel for Legal Affairs. The Legal Affairs Manager will coordinate all TLC-related litigation: assign cases to attorneys, liaise with the Law Department, be aware of the arguments made in one case and how it would apply or affect another case or current or proposed Agency programs, suggest changes in our rules based upon litigation results, ensure Agency staff is aware of litigation and litigation holds. Additional responsibilities as a member of the Office of Legal Affairs include rulemaking, contracts, MOUs, and special projects.

Job Location:

New York, NY

To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 714062 or click the "Apply" button below. Please provide a cover letter with your resume submission. Submission of a resume is not a guarantee of an interview. Appointments are subject to oversight approval.

Position:

Executive Agency Counsel - 95005

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Admission to the New York State Bar.
2. Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, including at least eighteen months in a supervisory, administrative, managerial, or highly complex legal role.
3. Must remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing throughout employment.

Preferred Skills:

• Effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communication skills.
• Critical, insightful, and organized factual processing skills.
• Ability to conduct objective and thorough reviews, investigations, interviews, and analyses.
• Knowledge and experience with administrative law, procedures, and litigation.

Additional Information:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs may be available; more information at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
• Residency in New York City is not required for this position.
• The City of New York is an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and a harassment-free workplace.