Supervising Associate General Counsel - Legal Affairs

Join to apply for the Supervising Associate General Counsel - Legal Affairs role at NYC Department of Health and Mental HygieneThe Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the entire agency. OGC works to ensure that the innovative programs and initiatives of DOHMH are supported by a dedicated legal team. The OGC team is comprised of attorneys who work in areas including legal affairs (legal and policy analysis; health code enforcement; records access), contracts, privacy, and employment law. OGC also houses the Institutional Review Board and attorneys working in the Assisted Outpatient Treatment program.DutiesThe Supervising Associate General Counsel will function as an integral member of the OGC legal team. Under General Direction From The General Counsel And Deputy General Counsel, the Supervising Associate General Counsel will serve as Supervising Attorney For The Legal Affairs Unit, providing support on an array of public health legal and policy issues, and may be requested to:Exercise a wide latitude of legal knowledge and judgment.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 a 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.Preferred SkillsExperienced manager with an ability to establish a positive working environment.Excellent research and writing skillsHighly detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projectsPrevious experience using online legal databases such as West Law, CLEAR, and Lexis NexisCurrent working knowledge of Health Department procedures, policies and practices is a plusCurrent 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.Why You Should Work For UsLoan 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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (City employees are entitled to benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment, with additional health, fitness, and financial benefits based on the position’s union/benefit fund.A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.A tax-deferred savings program andA robust Worksite Wellness Program and resources 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 contribute to NYC health initiatives.Established in 1805, 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. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone can achieve their optimal health across programs including food and nutrition, environmental health, mental health, and public health mitment To Equity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics.The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer and provides access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at or 347-396-6549.Minimum QualificationsAdmission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant legal experience after admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in 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 the employment.Residency: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment; however, certain City employees may be eligible to reside outside NYC after two continuous years of service. Please discuss at interview.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristics.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustriesHospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17