Assistant Counsel
Core
Provide legal support for the NYC Parks Department, handling labor/employment, land use, contract negotiation, and litigation across city, state, and federal forums.
Role type
Assistant Counsel (Government Attorney)
Builds
Legal agreements, rules/regulations, litigation strategies, and legal memoranda for the NYC Parks Agency.
Domain
Public Sector / Municipal Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, contract negotiation, litigation support, regulatory interpretation, FOIL request handling, legal writing
Preferred skills
Experience in labor/employment law, land use law, or environmental law
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft agreements for park operations and concessions; respond to FOIL requests; assist in litigation discovery and trial preparation; advise staff on legal issues regarding property use and employment; research and draft new rules and regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (requires 1+ years post-bar experience)