General Counsel Greater New York City, NY Area

The Company is seeking a General Counsel to serve as its chief legal officer and a key member of the Executive Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic legal guidance across the agency's portfolios, ensuring that legal strategy aligns with administrative requirements and operations, and overseeing a range of legal, compliance, and policy matters. This role also involves serving as the Administrative Justice Coordinator, with a focus on City administrative and case matters, and legal status tracking. The General Counsel will be a primary liaison to the Law Department and other legal partners, and must be adept at working in a fast-paced government environment. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company must be solutions-oriented, with the ability to execute quickly and effectively. The role requires a candidate with a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the New York State Bar, and a minimum of 4 years' of legal experience, including at least 18 months in a supervisory capacity. The General Counsel will be expected to provide legal oversight of agency contracting, internal disciplinary investigations, and to supervise and support the Office's legal staff. Additionally, the role involves liaising with various legal and investigative entities, providing guidance on a range of legal issues, and representing the Office in legal and policy matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal justice, labor, procurement, privacy, and administrative law, and be adept at working collaboratively with senior leadership on legal and policy development.

Hiring Company

New York City Housing Authority