Associate General Counsel

**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week or compressed work schedule, pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. ** The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The General Counsel Division (GCD) at DCWP seeks an experienced attorney to serve in the Associate General Counsel (AGC) position overseeing the Legal Counsel Unit. Reporting to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for Legal Counsel and Operations, the AGC will be responsible for overseeing one of the GCD’s core internal counseling units, which consists of a team of lawyers who work on rulemaking, high-profile license categories, enforcement guidance, FOIL, and contracts. More specifically, the AGC will have several primary areas of focus in managing the Legal Counsel Unit: 1. Drafting cutting edge rules on consumer protection, in accordance with the City’s rulemaking (CAPA) process and oversee the entire rulemaking process for the Agency, including advising and counseling the Office of Labor Policy & Standards regarding rules related to worker protections; 2. Manage DCWP’s law implementation to ensure new laws and rules are efficiently implemented across divisions; 3. Counsel DCWP’s Enforcement Division including the development of checklists for inspectors to use in the field; 4. Oversee the Agency’s FOIL officer, evaluate FOIL requests, review responses and create protocols and procedures to ensure compliance, and manage responses to subpoenas; 5. Oversee all contracts and memoranda of understanding, including working with DCWP’s Office of Financial Empowerment, Finance and other DCWP divisions to draft, review, and evaluate contract documents to ensure conformity to legal requirements; 6. Counsel various divisions regarding special application categories, which include high-profile license categories. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, experienced attorney and manager with superb writing skills and experience with strategic planning and using technology and data to further legal goals. The position requires substantive management and supervisory experience by an individual who enjoys substantial responsibility and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Interest/experience in management, administration and personnel issues • Managerial and supervisory experience, including developing and implementing strategic priorities • At least eight years of legal experience, of which two should be related to regulatory compliance and enforcement. • Experience providing internal counseling related to business licenses and taking formal legal action, either through hearings or trials, to enforce against licenses or applications • Demonstrated ability to multitask, set priorities and work quickly and efficiently • Interest in or experience in government or public sector work • Experience with regulatory compliance • Ability to work in and direct teams in a diverse environment comprised of attorney and non-legal staff • Interest in working in a hands-on “roll up your sleeves” atmosphere • Impeccable legal judgment, problem solving skills and ability to resolve issues in a diplomatic and expedient fashion • Excellent writing and editing skills, appreciation of rigorous standards for written work and interest in growing and developing impeccable legal templates for the agency

New York City Residency is not required for this position

To apply for this position, please submit your application exclusively through the Jobs NYC website. Only applications submitted via the Jobs NYC platform will be considered for review. The Job ID is located at the bottom of the page. A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application. In your cover letter, please include the following: • Civil service title you currently hold or whether you have taken any civil service exams (if applicable). • The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage 55-a candidates to apply. If eligible, please indicate this in your cover letter. Incomplete applications or those missing the required documents will not be considered. Reasonable Accommodations DCWP is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the interview process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note the following important application instructions: • No phone calls, faxes, emails, or in-person inquiries will be accepted. • Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you do not receive communication from us, please consider your application as not being selected for this position. • Drug Screening: Please be aware that a drug screening may be required prior to appointment. Candidates will be notified if this is necessary as part of the pre-employment process. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. For any questions or concerns regarding your application, please email the recruitment team at [email protected].