New York City Office of Technology & Innovation
General Counsel, MOME
New York City Office of Technology & Innovation, New York, New York, us, 10261
About the Agency
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) supports and strengthens New York City’s creative economy by coordinating film and television production, operating NYC Media, and supporting workforce development across film, television, theater, music, and digital content industries.
Position Summary General Counsel to MOME—an experienced attorney with a government background who will counsel the agency on legal matters, partner with executive staff, support major projects, and develop agency policies, procedures, and plans.
Responsibilities
Counsel MOME on legal issues relating to the administration of a New York City government agency.
Counsel MOME’s staff on a variety of legal subjects including the First Amendment, MOME’s regulations, broadcast laws, procurement laws, conflicts of interest laws, employment laws, intellectual property laws, and transparency laws.
Work with the Commissioner and senior staff to develop strategic plans to carry out MOME’s mission and vision.
Lead a team of four early‑ to mid‑career attorneys and support their professional development.
Draft and review a high volume of contracts, including intellectual property licenses, procurement contracts, real estate licenses, grant agreements, end‑user license agreements, programming agreements, appearance consents, marketing credit agreements, inter‑agency memoranda of understanding, and other types of contracts.
Draft public‑facing documents that explain laws to non‑legal laypeople in plain language.
Oversee MOME’s legislative and rulemaking agenda, including commenting on bills and proposed rules, drafting rules, managing all aspects of the rulemaking process, developing agendas, and tracking bills and proposed rules.
Oversee the legal review of MOME’s public‑facing content, including broadcast content, promotional advertisements, newsletters, and web content.
Cooperate with the Law Department on litigation and oversee the legal unit’s small caseload at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
Promote compliance with law through trainings, instructions to staff, reviews, and other means.
Oversee the work of the FOIL Records Access Officer and Appeals Officer.
Oversee work on legal reports, including those required by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to MOME’s two broadcast licenses.
Liaise with the Law Department on MOME’s trademark portfolio.
Advise City Hall on legal matters relating to the City’s broadcast network, film permits, and press credentials.
Serve as MOME’s Agency Privacy Officer and oversee the work of MOME’s Open Data liaison and other designated positions.
Represent MOME in meetings with City Hall, other government agencies/offices, and external stakeholders; accompany the Commissioner to City Council hearings.
Help MOME develop more efficient processes.
Oversee special projects, as directed by the MOME Commissioner.
Employment Details Full‑time; Manhattan, NY.
Day shift with potential on‑call duties and work during weekends and/or evenings as needed for a 24‑/7 operation.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent full‑time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar, including at least eighteen months of supervisory experience.
Must remain an active member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
Preferred Skills
At least seven years’ experience in a government agency, with at least three years in a leadership capacity.
Significant experience drafting complex or unusual governmental contracts and fluency in the NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules.
Excellent judgment, writing, research, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to identify compliance risks.
Experience counseling a wide range of clients, including attorneys, leadership, and agency employees.
Track record of successful advocacy.
Experience interpreting government regulations and interest in broadcast law for non‑commercial educational stations.
Experience giving presentations, facilitating meetings, and public speaking.
Experience writing in plain language and communicating complex legal issues to non‑legal laypeople, including familiarity with the Federal Plain Language Guidelines.
Ability to solve problems to achieve “yes” when possible, and to say “no” and articulate why when necessary.
Calm under pressure, diplomatic in disagreement, and professional in demeanor.
Passion for at least one of the creative sectors in MOME’s portfolio and a desire to help media and entertainment industries and workers flourish in NYC.
Note: Primary legal expertise in government matters is prioritized over entertainment law background.
Application Process Search for Job ID #751683 on
cityjobs.nyc.gov . Submitting a resume does not guarantee an interview. For a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact the Disability Services Facilitator at DisabilityServices@media.nyc.gov or (212) 602‑7400.
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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Equal Opportunity Employer New York City is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce and a discrimination‑free workplace for all, regardless of sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Position Summary General Counsel to MOME—an experienced attorney with a government background who will counsel the agency on legal matters, partner with executive staff, support major projects, and develop agency policies, procedures, and plans.
Responsibilities
Counsel MOME on legal issues relating to the administration of a New York City government agency.
Counsel MOME’s staff on a variety of legal subjects including the First Amendment, MOME’s regulations, broadcast laws, procurement laws, conflicts of interest laws, employment laws, intellectual property laws, and transparency laws.
Work with the Commissioner and senior staff to develop strategic plans to carry out MOME’s mission and vision.
Lead a team of four early‑ to mid‑career attorneys and support their professional development.
Draft and review a high volume of contracts, including intellectual property licenses, procurement contracts, real estate licenses, grant agreements, end‑user license agreements, programming agreements, appearance consents, marketing credit agreements, inter‑agency memoranda of understanding, and other types of contracts.
Draft public‑facing documents that explain laws to non‑legal laypeople in plain language.
Oversee MOME’s legislative and rulemaking agenda, including commenting on bills and proposed rules, drafting rules, managing all aspects of the rulemaking process, developing agendas, and tracking bills and proposed rules.
Oversee the legal review of MOME’s public‑facing content, including broadcast content, promotional advertisements, newsletters, and web content.
Cooperate with the Law Department on litigation and oversee the legal unit’s small caseload at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.
Promote compliance with law through trainings, instructions to staff, reviews, and other means.
Oversee the work of the FOIL Records Access Officer and Appeals Officer.
Oversee work on legal reports, including those required by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to MOME’s two broadcast licenses.
Liaise with the Law Department on MOME’s trademark portfolio.
Advise City Hall on legal matters relating to the City’s broadcast network, film permits, and press credentials.
Serve as MOME’s Agency Privacy Officer and oversee the work of MOME’s Open Data liaison and other designated positions.
Represent MOME in meetings with City Hall, other government agencies/offices, and external stakeholders; accompany the Commissioner to City Council hearings.
Help MOME develop more efficient processes.
Oversee special projects, as directed by the MOME Commissioner.
Employment Details Full‑time; Manhattan, NY.
Day shift with potential on‑call duties and work during weekends and/or evenings as needed for a 24‑/7 operation.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent full‑time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar, including at least eighteen months of supervisory experience.
Must remain an active member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
Preferred Skills
At least seven years’ experience in a government agency, with at least three years in a leadership capacity.
Significant experience drafting complex or unusual governmental contracts and fluency in the NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules.
Excellent judgment, writing, research, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to identify compliance risks.
Experience counseling a wide range of clients, including attorneys, leadership, and agency employees.
Track record of successful advocacy.
Experience interpreting government regulations and interest in broadcast law for non‑commercial educational stations.
Experience giving presentations, facilitating meetings, and public speaking.
Experience writing in plain language and communicating complex legal issues to non‑legal laypeople, including familiarity with the Federal Plain Language Guidelines.
Ability to solve problems to achieve “yes” when possible, and to say “no” and articulate why when necessary.
Calm under pressure, diplomatic in disagreement, and professional in demeanor.
Passion for at least one of the creative sectors in MOME’s portfolio and a desire to help media and entertainment industries and workers flourish in NYC.
Note: Primary legal expertise in government matters is prioritized over entertainment law background.
Application Process Search for Job ID #751683 on
cityjobs.nyc.gov . Submitting a resume does not guarantee an interview. For a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact the Disability Services Facilitator at DisabilityServices@media.nyc.gov or (212) 602‑7400.
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, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Equal Opportunity Employer New York City is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce and a discrimination‑free workplace for all, regardless of sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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