Legal Director, Civil & Human Rights & ADA Compliance

NYC Emergency Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Emergency Management is seeking a Legal Director of Civil and Human Rights to oversee compliance with federal court settlement orders and advise on critical civil rights matters affecting NYCEM operations.

The role requires strong writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills, with collaboration across NYCEM, City Agencies, and the Corporation Counsel’s Office. In-person presence in the office is expected several days a week.

Qualifications

• Bar admission in good standing (NY) required.
• Experience interpreting federal civil rights laws and related enforcement.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to present complex legal issues to executives and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with disability rights laws (ADA, Rehabilitation Act) preferred.
• Experience coordinating with multiple city agencies and legal departments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with DAFN staff and NYCEM units for compliance with civil and human rights mandates.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with BCID Settlement Order terms.
• Collaborate with NYCEM units, City Agencies and partners to implement remedial measures.
• Liaise with Corporation Counsel’s Office as needed.
• Research materials related to emergency planning for DAFN populations.
• Collect progress data from NYCEM bureaus and DAFN staff.
• Coordinate Disability Community Advisory Council and Stakeholder Briefings.
• Provide legal support to the Legal Affairs Unit as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Stakeholder presentations

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

New York State Bar admission

Tools

Power BI

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

New York City Emergency Management is seeking a Legal Director of Civil and Human Rights to oversee compliance with federal court settlement orders and advise on critical civil rights matters affecting NYCEM operations.

The role requires strong writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills, with collaboration across NYCEM, City Agencies, and the Corporation Counsel’s Office. In-person presence in the office is expected several days a week.