Associate General Counsel

Responsibilities:

• Manage the team’s investigative and trial work, including acting as lead counsel in proceedings before OATH and in State court, as necessary.
• Work with the GCD senior management team to develop creative strategies for identifying and successfully prosecuting affirmative litigation cases.
• Train legal and investigative staff on skills necessary to carry out the GCD’s litigation goals.

Oversight:

• Oversee and serve as lead counsel, as necessary, in enforcement actions at the City’s administrative tribunal and in NYS court, conduct industry-wide compliance initiatives, and coordinate targeted enforcement efforts.
• Oversee and participate as necessary in all trials.
• Review and assist in drafting summonses, petitions, motions, briefs, subpoenas, Consent Orders, discovery documents, correspondence, and other legal documents.

Legal Counseling:

• Provide legal counseling to other divisions regarding licensed categories, particularly issues related to the interpretation of licensing laws and rules.
• Assist with the review and drafting of legislation and rules implementing legislation.
• Review and revise Licensing and Enforcement Division tools/documents to ensure compliance and consistency with laws and rules.