Senior Litigator & Team Lead — Worker Protection (Remote)

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York seeks an Executive Agency Counsel for the Office of Labor Policy & Standards to lead worker protection litigation. You will supervise four staff attorneys and oversee litigation under OLPS laws, providing strategic direction, drafting, and high‑stakes advocacy.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigator with strong writing and editing skills, capable of fast‑paced, collaborative leadership, and committed to public service and compliance with NY Bar requirements.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of legal experience.
• Eighteen months of supervision experience over other attorneys.
• In good standing with the NY Bar for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise worker protection litigation and lead OLPS matters.
• Oversee a team of four staff attorneys handling litigation.
• Provide strategic direction, strong writing and editing.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal writing

Editing

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

City of New York seeks an Executive Agency Counsel for the Office of Labor Policy & Standards to lead worker protection litigation. You will supervise four staff attorneys and oversee litigation under OLPS laws, providing strategic direction, drafting, and high‑stakes advocacy.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned litigator with strong writing and editing skills, capable of fast‑paced, collaborative leadership, and committed to public service and compliance with NY Bar requirements.