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
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
Legal databases, administrative record management systems
Responsibilities
Lead review and interpretation of laws/rules; Provide legal guidance on zoning/land use applications; Assist in litigation; Negotiate and draft legal documents; Research legal cases; Analyze contracts; Ensure agency compliance with FOIL and administrative requirements
Seniority
Senior, independent judgment