Special Counsel & Chief of Staff

City of New York - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Special Counsel and Chief of Staff to the General Counsel at the Office of General Counsel (OGC) plays a pivotal role in advising the General Counsel and managing the office. This position requires a highly organized and proactive attorney who can navigate a fast-paced environment while overseeing a team of over 40 legal professionals. The role involves strategic decision-making, risk management, and ensuring that the OGC meets the needs of the agency effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advising the General Counsel on sensitive matters
• Managing a staff of 40+ attorneys, investigators, and support staff
• 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
• Developing organizational structures and systems that facilitate the work of teams
• Working with the General Counsel and DCAS executive/senior leadership to ensure OGC meets agency needs
• 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 after bar admission
• Eighteen months of experience in supervision of other attorneys
• Experience in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or performing highly complex legal work

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Diverse workforce commitment