Job Description

Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel

Join to apply for the Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel role at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene .

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the Department and liaises with litigation services from the NYC Law Department. OGC is divided into three units: Legal Affairs, Employment Law, and the Institutional Review Board.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and draft contracts, ensuring compliance with all processes and approvals.
• Collaborate with the ACCO's Office and DOHMH Procurement staff to ensure adherence to procurement policies and PASSPort procedures.
• Resolve legal and business issues, providing recommendations based on analysis and creativity.
• Assess, develop, and negotiate contract terms related to insurance, intellectual property, and privacy.
• Ensure contract terms align with DOHMH policies and goals.
• Review and negotiate contracts focusing on risk reduction and confidentiality.
• Draft MOUs with federal, state, and municipal entities.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience drafting municipal contracts and with public procurement issues.
• Legal negotiation expertise, research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in public health sector and project coordination.
• Proficiency in Westlaw, Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits and Why Join Us

• Loan forgiveness programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance, pension, and savings plans.
• Work-from-home options, job security, and contribution to public health.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the NY State Bar.
• One year of legal experience post-admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern.

Residency in NYC is not required. The salary range is $80,387.00 – $92,446.00.

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