Assistant General Counsel

4 months ago


New York, United States New York City Department of Transportation Full time

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) provides for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and maintains and enhances the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.


DOT oversees one of the most complex urban transportation networks in the world. DOT's staff manages an annual operating budget of $1.1 billion, along with 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 miles of sidewalk, nearly 800 bridges and tunnels, including the iconic East River bridges, and the Staten Island Ferry. DOT staff also design bicycle facilities, bus lanes, and public plazas.


DOT seeks a detail-oriented and organized attorney with some regulatory and compliance experience to assist with a mix of assignments involving the receipt and use of federal and state grant funding in order to facilitate transportation project planning, design and construction implementation. The successful candidate will draft and review federal, state, and city legislation and regulations; draft agency compliance procedures; conduct legal research; and prepare legal memoranda. The successful candidate will have an ability to analyze complex legislation and regulations pertaining to multiple federal agencies (including FHWA, FTA, FEMA, and HUD), handle a high volume of matters, and function under tight time constraints. Strong communication skills, both oral and written are required, as well as the ability to prioritize projects.


Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.


Preferred Skills

Preference given to candidates possessing at least one year of legal experience, concentrating on regulatory and administrative law.


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.

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