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New York City Office of Technology & Innovation

Assistant General Counsel, Contracts

New York City Office of Technology & Innovation, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) seeks to recruit a highly capable attorney to serve as the

Assistant General Counsel Contracts

and join its Contracts Unit, which supports complex transactions to provide technology and telecommunications products and services for the City and its residents. These contracts include procurement of sophisticated technologies critical to City operations. The Assistant General Counsel Contracts is responsible for interpreting and applying local law governing the release of personal identifying information.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and help lead contract negotiations with prospective vendors, or assist agency managers in conducting such negotiations;

Draft contracts or contract provisions with a focus on agreements for software product development and implementation, cloud services, software and user license agreements, IT professional services, IT and data security;

Work collaboratively with legal, information security, and business teams to periodically review best practices in the negotiation and deployment of technology contracts, including updating City standard terms and policies;

Interview agency personnel to gain an understanding of planned programs and projects in order to formulate the contracting objectives;

Review and revise draft solicitation documents (such as invitations for bids and RFPs);

Review and revise draft contracts submitted by prospective vendors;

Provide advice and information to agency personnel about the negotiation, drafting, and administration of contracts;

Consult personnel of the City\'s Law Department or the Mayor\'s Office of Contract Services as warranted;

Maintain productive and amicable relationships with clients and vendors;

Act as Agency Privacy Officer;

Handle special projects and initiatives, as assigned.

Hours/Shift: Day — due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or evenings.

Work Location: Brooklyn, NY

To apply Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID # 723096

Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Appointments are subject to oversight approval. OTI participates in E-Verify.

Agency Attorney - 30087

Minimum Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.

One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or

Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Preferred Skills

Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Desire to learn and support teammates

Exceptional written communication skills

Knowledge of general contract law principles

Experience negotiating and drafting information technology and telecommunications contracts

Knowledge of contract provisions relevant to different types of information technology contracts (for example, cyber-security, cloud computing, privacy policy, broadband, artificial intelligence)

Knowledge of state and local law

Familiarity with Microsoft and Google office suites.

Additional Information

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement: New York City Residency is not required for this position

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual\'s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Job details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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