Key Responsibilities

Track, analyze, and summarize relevant federal, state, and local legislation or regulatory developments that may impact DCAS’ operations, programs, or workforce; Regularly provide briefings and written updates to the General Counsel and agency leadership on potential impacts and recommended responses; Develop and oversee strategies to ensure DCAS compliance with laws, rules, and regulatory requirements, coordinating as needed with operational units to implement compliance plans and monitor adherence; Lead the review and revision of internal policies and procedures to ensure consistency and alignment with legal requirements and best practices; Design and operationalize a scalable plan for tracking and managing internal policies; Develop short‑term and long‑term solutions for complex issues that have legal, ethical, and political implications; Serve as the DCAS FOIL Appeals Officer and provide legal guidance on records access determinations, appeals, as well as compliance with public records laws and the City’s privacy laws; Oversee the daily operations of a small team of professionals; Handle any other duties or matters as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full‑time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work. Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. Preferred Skills

Excellent judgment in a fast‑paced environment while juggling multiple priorities. Highly organized and proactive, with strong communication skills to foster a collaborative environment within OGC and across the agency. Effective management of a unit of professionals with diverse training and skill sets. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising great care and discretion. Minimum of ten (10) years of responsible, relevant, satisfactory post‑bar legal experience. Experience in city government. Understanding of the New York State and City legislative process and the city’s rule‑making process. Experience developing regulatory compliance programs for a large organization. Experience developing internal policies. Familiarity with public records access laws and the city’s privacy laws. Ability to independently act on priority projects, move projects from inception through operationalization, and distill complex legislation and regulations into clear guidance with limited supervision.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr