Special Counsel & Chief of Staff

$205,000 - $205,000/Yr

City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Manager

New York, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Special Counsel & Chief of Staff position at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) involves providing legal and managerial support to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The role requires a highly organized and proactive attorney to advise the General Counsel, manage a team of over 40 legal professionals, and oversee various legal processes and initiatives within the agency. This position plays a critical role in ensuring effective legal counsel and support for the operations of the City of New York.

Responsibilities

• Advising the General Counsel on sensitive matters.
• Managing a staff of 40+ attorneys, investigators, and support staff, including Deputy General Counsels across various portfolios.
• Leading OGC's development and execution of a talent hiring and retention plan.
• Assisting with management of major OGC processes, including risk management, audits, investigations, and oversight of major litigation.
• Managing information flow between the General Counsel and internal and external parties to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Developing organizational structures and systems that facilitate the work of teams, including cross-functional teams.
• Working with the General Counsel and DCAS executive/senior leadership to ensure that OGC is meeting the needs of the agency.
• Handling any other duties or matters as needed.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Four years of recent full-time responsible legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, with eighteen months in a supervisory capacity.
• Ability to remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• 10 years of post-bar legal experience preferred.
• Experience working at a managerial level within government, particularly City government.
• Experience managing a principal, including organizing and facilitating decision-making processes and tracking deliverables.
• Ability to independently act on priority projects.
• Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to exercise critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.