Assistant Code Counsel

Overview

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs and Policy Development, with some latitude for independent judgment, and unreviewed action and decision, the Agency Attorney's duties include the following:

• Draft and review legal materials related to revision of the New York City Construction Codes, the Electrical Code as well as development of the Existing Building Code and Waterfront Code.
• Review and draft legislation, rules, Buildings Bulletins, and other guidance documents.
• Review, interpret, and provide guidance on legislative proposals affecting the Department.
• Coordinate with involved units and assist with drafting and reviewing requests for proposals, contracts, and other documents related to Department and Mayoral initiatives.
• Provide legal guidance on strategy for code and rule implementation.
• Liaise with Department units, the NYC Law Department and other City and/or government agencies in connection with code development, code and rule implementation, and other matters.
• Conduct legal research, including interpreting federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Handle other tasks and special projects, as directed.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

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.