Minimum Qualifications

1. A license to practice law in the State of New York and four years of satisfactory full-time relevant experience subsequent to admission to the bar.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: - Five to ten years of progressively responsible experience in labor relations, employment law, and/or employee relations, preferably in the public sector or a highly regulated environment. - Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary legal teams in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. - Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership and translating complex legal analysis into clear, actionable recommendations that balance legal risk, operational needs, and policy objectives. - Strong judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate competing interests, and meet demanding deadlines. - Exceptional executive-level communication skills, including the ability to brief leadership on legal risk, strategic options, and defensible paths forward. - Strong organizational leadership skills, with the ability to set standards, build consensus, and foster collaboration across diverse professional functions

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.