Agency Counsel
Core
Provide legal guidance on zoning, land use, and planning matters for the NYC Department of City Planning.
Role type
Senior in-house government attorney (zoning and land use)
Builds
Legal opinions, regulatory proposals, litigation support, and policy solutions for city planning
Domain
Public sector law / Urban planning / Zoning
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, contract analysis, litigation support, regulatory interpretation, policy analysis, administrative law compliance
Preferred skills
Experience with City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), knowledge of New York State Bar requirements
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead review and interpretation of laws/rules; Provide legal guidance on zoning/land use applications; Assist in litigation involving DCP; Negotiate and draft notices/restrictive declarations; Research legal cases and opinions; Analyze legal documents and review contracts; Ensure compliance with agency policy and FOIL; Participate in special studies; Assist with personnel/disciplinary matters
Seniority
Senior, independent judgment