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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago

Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. They are seeking an experienced attorney to review, negotiate, and draft contracts while ensuring compliance with legal standards and internal policies.

Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Contract negotiationLegal researchPublic procurementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder coordinationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsWork ethicFast-paced environment

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

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

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

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

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, PASSport, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Benefits

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

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.