City of New York
Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel
City of New York, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11109
Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the entire Department and acts as liaison relative to litigation services which are provided by the NYC Law Department. OGC is divided into three units: the Legal Affairs (including the Chief Privacy Officer, Records Access Officer, and Contracts); the Employment Law Unit and the Institutional Review Board. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced attorney to review, negotiate and draft contracts. Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of the Contracts Unit, the successful candidates will be expected to: Interact regularly with internal stakeholders/clients and external entities, ensuring that all contracting processes are followed, including obtaining and documenting all necessary approvals required in connection with each contract. Work with the ACCO's Office and DOHMH Procurement staff to ensure that all publicly funded contracts follow proper processes, including the Procurement Policy Board Rules and PASSPort, the City's new contract review portal. Facilitate the resolution of business and legal issues; formulating recommendations using analysis and creativity. Assess, develop and negotiate contract terms, including but not limited to insurance, intellectual/real - property and privacy for all DOHMH agreements. Ensure consistency of contract terms with DOHMH policies, procedures and goals. Review and negotiate contracts with a focus on risk reduction and protection of confidential information. Review, negotiate and draft Memoranda of Understanding between DOHMH and other Federal, State and Municipal entities. Preferred Skills: Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. Experience drafting contracts for municipalities. Experience with Public Procurement Related Issues Expertise in complex legal negotiation. Strong research, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information. Preferred experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders. Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines. Experience conducting legal research through Westlaw. Fluency in Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Why You Should Work For Us: Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website. Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the entire Department and acts as liaison relative to litigation services which are provided by the NYC Law Department. OGC is divided into three units: the Legal Affairs (including the Chief Privacy Officer, Records Access Officer, and Contracts); the Employment Law Unit and the Institutional Review Board. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced attorney to review, negotiate and draft contracts. Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of the Contracts Unit, the successful candidates will be expected to: Interact regularly with internal stakeholders/clients and external entities, ensuring that all contracting processes are followed, including obtaining and documenting all necessary approvals required in connection with each contract. Work with the ACCO's Office and DOHMH Procurement staff to ensure that all publicly funded contracts follow proper processes, including the Procurement Policy Board Rules and PASSPort, the City's new contract review portal. Facilitate the resolution of business and legal issues; formulating recommendations using analysis and creativity. Assess, develop and negotiate contract terms, including but not limited to insurance, intellectual/real - property and privacy for all DOHMH agreements. Ensure consistency of contract terms with DOHMH policies, procedures and goals. Review and negotiate contracts with a focus on risk reduction and protection of confidential information. Review, negotiate and draft Memoranda of Understanding between DOHMH and other Federal, State and Municipal entities. Preferred Skills: Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. Experience drafting contracts for municipalities. Experience with Public Procurement Related Issues Expertise in complex legal negotiation. Strong research, analysis, problem-solving and decision-making skills Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and report complex information. Preferred experience working with the public health sector and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders. Ability to prioritize and work in fast-paced environment with hard deadlines. Experience conducting legal research through Westlaw. Fluency in Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Why You Should Work For Us: Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website. Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.