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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 21 hours ago

Supervising Associate General Counsel - Legal Affairs

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $150K/yr

4+ 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. The Supervising Associate General Counsel will be an integral member of the Office of General Counsel, providing legal support on public health legal and policy issues and supervising the Legal Affairs Unit.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the work of Agency Attorneys within the Legal Affairs Unit

Litigate complex and significant cases, as needed

Conduct legal research and draft written analyses as needed, often on time-sensitive basis

Draft important and complex legal statements and provide recommendations on questions of law and public health and/or administrative policy

Draft amendments to the NYC Health Code and Commissioner of Health regulations

Draft legal documents including Orders of the Commissioner, as well as varied types of agreements, contracts, and/or memoranda of understanding

Maintain sensitive and confidential information

Manage and distribute information accurately and appropriately

Monitor the workflow, ensuring compliance with deadlines, and preparing reports and summaries

Establish positive working relationships with co-workers and programs

Attend to other ad hoc projects and tasks, as needed or assigned

Qualification

Legal knowledgeSupervision of attorneysLegal researchDrafting legal documentsPublic health lawOnline legal databasesPositive working relationshipsWriting skillsDetail-orientedProject management

Required

Admission to the New York State Bar

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment

Preferred

Experienced manager with an ability to establish a positive working environment

Excellent research and writing skills

Highly detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Previous experience using online legal databases such as West Law, CLEAR, and Lexis Nexis

Current working knowledge of Health Department procedures, policies and practices is a plus

Current experience in or knowledge and interest in Freedom of Information Law requests, Privacy Issues, Day Care and Restaurant Enforcement and other public health matters is a plus

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.

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.