Assistant Corporation Counsel

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys as well as law school graduates in the process of becoming admitted for an attorney position in the Environmental Law Division. The Environmental Law Division represents and advises the City and its agencies in environmental and land use matters involving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water systems, climate change and resiliency planning, solid waste management, hazardous waste management and remediation, protection of natural resources, and environmental review of City initiatives and private development projects.

The Division litigates in State and federal court and in federal and State administrative tribunals, most often in defense of City projects, infrastructure, and initiatives, but also in some affirmative advocacy. The Division also counsels and advises the Mayor and City agencies concerning compliance with all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 30112

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be graduates of ABA approved law schools and either admitted to practice law in the State of New York or be in the process of becoming admitted to the New York State Bar. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in environmental and/or land use law. The ideal candidate will have between three and six years of litigation experience.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.