New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection · 1 day ago
Staff Counsel
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expThe New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking a Staff Counsel for the License Review Unit to focus on licensing issues related to tobacco laws and initiatives. The role involves investigating illegal conduct, reviewing license applications, and ensuring regulatory compliance while also participating in outreach and training efforts.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Investigate and prosecute businesses engaged in illegal conduct
Review certain license applications
Identify issues or patterns of concern to propose for investigations
Oversee industry-wide regulatory compliance reports
Undertake legal research and draft memorandum on legal issues facing the agency
Draft general correspondence and legal documents
Draft charging documents such as Summonses and represent the Agency at hearings in New York City’s administrative tribunal
As needed, work with other attorneys to prepare for larger investigations that culminate in trials before the Trials Division of the administrative tribunal
Negotiate and draft settlement agreements
Develop and draft proposed agency rules
Review and edit Licensing and outreach materials; and
Participate in agency outreach and trainings for business and public education
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
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
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
Litigation experience
Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills
Proficient in conducting legal research and undertaking factual investigations, including reviewing documents and conducting witness interviews and depositions
Demonstrated excellent legal research, writing skills and negotiation skills
Comfort with data-driven analysis and strategic planning
Able to effectively interact with multi-functional teams comprised of attorney and non-attorney staff
Able to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines
References that can confirm legal skills
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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