Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel - Contracts, Office of General Counsel

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The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to DOHMH, supporting its innovative programs and initiatives. The OGC team includes attorneys in legal affairs, contracts, privacy, employment law, and the Institutional Review Board.

• Interact regularly with internal stakeholders and external entities to ensure all contracting processes are followed and necessary approvals are obtained.
• Work with the ACCO’s Office and DOHMH Procurement staff to ensure publicly funded contracts comply with procurement policies and the city’s Portal.
• Assess, develop, and negotiate contract terms, including insurance, intellectual/real property, and privacy for DOHMH agreements.
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with DOHMH policies, procedures and goals.
• Review and negotiate contracts to reduce risk and protect confidential information.
• Draft Memoranda of Understanding between DOHMH and federal, state, and municipal entities.

• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Experience drafting contracts for municipalities.
• Experience with public procurement-related issues.
• Expertise in complex legal negotiation.
• Strong research, analysis, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast‑paced environment with hard deadlines.
• Experience conducting legal research through Westlaw.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw, PASSport, and PowerPoint.

• Prime‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 annually (2024 assessment).
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s union/benefit fund.
• Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments.
• Tax‑deferred savings program.
• Robust worksite wellness program.
• Work‑from‑home policy allowing up to two days per week.
• Job security compared to private‑sector employment.

Established in 1805, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New Yorkers through programs in food and nutrition, anti‑tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, and more. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone can achieve optimal health.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity,  or 347‑396‑6549.

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• One year of satisfactory U.S. legal experience after admission to any state bar, or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

To be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience. For Assignment Level III, candidates must have two years at Levels I/II or three years of comparable experience.

As a prospective employee, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is not required for this position.