General Counsel

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Office of Counsel for Brooklyn Borough President seeks a highly motivated professional to serve as General Counsel. The General Counsel will provide legal advice and counsel to the Borough President, Chief of Staff and Executive leadership team, as well as guide mid-level management and other support staff. The General Counsel serves as the Agency Chief Contracting Officer and manages the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) office. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the following areas: (i) New York State and Local law; (ii) General City Law and General Municipal Law; (iii) Public Officer’s Law; and (iv) New York City Charter and Administrative Code, in addition to other relevant statutes, rules and regulations. The General Counsel must be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required. The selected candidate will have responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: Role and Responsibilities: - Advise the Brooklyn Borough President and the Executive Team regarding their legal duties and responsibilities as mandated by law. This includes, but is not limited to, charter- mandated functions, procurement and contracting regulations, the Conflict-of-Interest Law, Employment Law. - Provide counsel to staff on legal issues that arise under New York State and local laws, with a primary focus on the State Constitution, Environmental Review Law, General City Law, General Municipal Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Officers Law, as well as the New York City Charter and Administrative Code. - Supervise other personnel within the Counsel Office. - Review, draft, and execution of Agency Contracts, Memoranda of Understanding, Data Use Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements as relevant issues arise. - Ensure timely and accurate responses to requests and appeals under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). - Serve as the Privacy Officer for the Agency and act as a liaison with Counsel and Chief Privacy Officers across various City agencies. - Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions, memoranda, and policy statements as - Plan or consult on new strategic initiatives that necessitate legal and technological frameworks. - Engage in legal research and provide written analyses as required, often on a time-sensitive basis. - Collaborate effectively with each department to address the needs and priorities of the agency. - Be accountable for the preparation of board resolutions and meeting minutes for the Brooklyn Borough Board, working in conjunction with the Community Board Department. - Performing other related legal assignments and projects as required. Seniority level

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