NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 2 weeks ago
Director of the Employment Law Unit
Queens, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Director for the Employment Law Unit to provide legal counsel and manage disciplinary cases for the agency's employees. The role involves strategizing with management on disciplinary actions, overseeing litigation phases, and ensuring compliance with conflicts of interest laws.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide sound recommendations and counsel to Agency managers regarding complex legal matters
Manage the administration of disciplinary cases exercising wide discretion in determining the appropriate investigation
Strategize with managers about the appropriate course of disciplinary action
Negotiate with Unions and private attorneys
Oversee all phases of necessary litigation, from drafting disciplinary charges through appeals at OLR, OATH, OCB arbitrations, and Civil Service Commission
Supervise a sizeable caseload handled by a small staff of skilled litigators, investigatory staff, and administrative staff
Support Agency-wide compliance with the conflicts of interest law
Lead the Agency liaison to COIB regarding their evaluation and response to inquiries concerning the conflicts of interest law and requests for advice and support of waivers from COIB
Qualification
Required
Hold a JD from an accredited law school, member in good standing of the New York State Bar
Have a minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including 5 years in government or administrative law
Have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
Have a minimum of 5 years of municipal or government conflicts of interest or codes of ethics legal experience
Be experienced in providing legal counsel in a government organization
Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity and supporting racial justice
Possess clear writing ability for extensive internal and external communications
Excellent communication skills, including emotional intelligence and connections building with external stakeholders
High-level proficiency in conflict management techniques such as negotiation, mediation, and compromise
Knowledge of Employment Law, including New York State Civil Service Laws, New York City Conflicts of Interest Law, and relevant disciplinary rules affecting New York City employees
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jose Ortiz
Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Anderson
CFO/Deputy Commissioner
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