Assistant General Counsel
Core
In-house legal counsel supporting the Office of Labor Relations and Office of the General Counsel for the City of New York, focusing on labor relations, collective bargaining, compliance, and employee benefits.
Role type
Assistant General Counsel (In-house)
Builds
Legal support for the City's labor relations, benefits programs, and regulatory compliance.
Domain
Public sector / Municipal government / Labor law
Required skills
Labor law expertise, collective bargaining law knowledge, contract administration, legal research and drafting, FOIL compliance, arbitration representation, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Solutions-oriented problem solving, ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, adaptability
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Represent the city in administrative proceedings and arbitrations; research and draft legal documents including briefs and agreements; review agency communications; handle FOIL assignments; liaise with the Law Department; assist in developing contract templates and processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC