Staff Counsel

The General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an attorney to serve as Staff Counsel / Agency Attorney in the Legal Counsel Unit, responsible for providing advice and counsel to DCWP divisions, legal support to implement new laws, advising on complex multi-stakeholder license categories, and drafting DCWP contracts and agreements. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, the Staff Counsel’s duties include; Conducting legal research related to new and existing laws and regulations, assisting with implementing new and amended laws, including drafting rules in accordance with the City’s rulemaking process, and drafting DCWP charges, checklists, and penalty schedules necessary to implement and enforce such laws. The Staff Counsel will also research and address legal issues arising from DCWP’s licensing, collections and enforcement work. Further responsibilities involves drafting memoranda, correspondence and other legal documents as necessary, and, as needed, assist with other assignments within the General Counsel Division, which may include drafting contracts. Occasionally, the Staff Counsel may bring charges against businesses at the NYC Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), and/or draft denial or revocation letters for applicants or licensees in certain license categories. In connection with these matters, and others, the Staff Counsel may negotiate and draft settlement agreements for civil penalties and consumer restitution. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for special projects and assignments related to consumer or licensee issues or to DCWP’s operations. The assignment incorporates careful case project management and operational tasks necessary to support and effectuate Agency work.