Senior Counsel
Core
Providing legal analysis, guidance, and strategic support to the NYC Mayor and senior policymakers on policy, planning, litigation, legislation, ethics, and transparency.
Role type
Senior Counsel (Executive Agency Counsel)
Builds
Legal strategies, contracts, and compliance frameworks for the Mayor's Office
Domain
Public Sector / Municipal Government / Legal
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal analysis, contract drafting, litigation strategy, ethics compliance, legislative drafting, public service commitment
Preferred skills
Civil rights, criminal defense, government service, private practice, prosecutorial experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide legal analysis and guidance to City Hall staff; handle legislation, ethics matters, litigation strategy, investigations, and contract drafting; analyze conflicts and ethics questions; draft and review contracts, releases, and licenses; work on transparency projects including lobbyist reporting and FOIL compliance; advise reporting agencies; coordinate with senior policymakers; supervise and mentor attorneys and professionals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities