OFFICE OF THE BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT
Position:  General Counsel to the Borough President

The duties and responsibilities of the General Counsel to the Bronx Borough President’s office are, but are not limited to, as follows:

Provides legal counsel to the Bronx Borough President and the Office of the Bronx Borough President; institutes legal proceedings on behalf of the Borough President’s Office in matters not within the jurisdiction of the Corporation Counsel’s Office; acts as a liaison with the Corporation Counsel’s Office; represents the Bronx Borough President at the New York City Employees Retirement System’s Board of Trustees and Investment meetings; advises the Bronx Borough President and the executive staff re: policy issues; must have the ability to review and formulate position papers with respect to policy issues; performs legal research on issues pertinent to the Borough President, the executive staff and the office of the Borough President; confers with other departments, boards, agencies, and individuals, and conducts negotiations on matters of interest and concern to the Office of the Borough President; participates in conferences with intra-departmental and inter-departmental executives and officials and State and Federal representatives and submits confidential reports or opinions in matters of a legal nature; drafts policy and procedures for the office of the Borough President; advises on issues pertaining to the New York City Conflicts of Interest rules; reviews, negotiates and drafts agreements and memoranda of understanding; must be familiar with NYC procurement rules and procurement process; reviews legislation pertaining to the office; advises in the formation of a not-for-profit corporation; have experience or knowledge of employment laws, e.g. anti-discrimination laws; have knowledge of civil service laws; and represents the Borough President at various legal and community events.

Qualifications:  a JD from an accredited law school, minimum of 8 years legal experience, public interest/government experience helpful.  Strong legal writing and research skills.  Ability to work with constituents and community groups.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary: commensurate with experience.

Must be a NYC resident within 90 days of appointment.
The Office of the Bronx Borough President is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for consideration, please submit your resume to
Karen McGuinness, email address kmcguinness@bronxbp.nyc.gov