Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of ...

Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking two experienced attorneys to review, negotiate and draft contracts. Under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director of the Contracts Unit, the successful candidates will be expected to: DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: 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. PREFERRED SKILLS: 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 a fast-paced environment with hard deadlines. Experience conducting legal research through Westlaw. Fluency in Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Minimum Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar; and either: 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 Intern. Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: 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. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is not required for this title. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-11