Associate Policy Counsel

2 weeks ago

New York, United States NYC Bar Association Full time

**Job Posting**: Associate Policy Counsel
**Department**:Policy
**Reports to**: Senior Policy Counsel
**FLSA**: Exempt

The New York City Bar Association (City Bar), founded in 1870, is a voluntary association of approximately 23,000 lawyers and law students. The City Bar’s mission is to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world.

**DEPARTMENT FUNCTION**

The Policy Department, which is comprised of the Senior Policy Counsel, Director of Advocacy and Associate Policy Counsel, coordinates the City Bar’s policy work, legislative activity and advocacy. Our work addresses international, federal, state and city issues, and is most often directed to government officials, court leaders, legislators, agency heads, other bar associations, and the media. Our committees participate in shaping public policy in a variety of ways including writing on pending or proposed legislation, testifying at hearings, writing letters to public officials, drafting amicus briefs and making lobby visits (in-person and virtual). It is our job to facilitate these activities and ensure that the City Bar’s reports and policy positions are communicated to the key players at the most impactful times.

In partnership with committee members, we:

- Help develop policy positions and determine the best format for communicating those positions, e.g., legislative reports, policy papers, testimony, statements, amicus briefs, op-eds, etc.;
- Strategize about how and when to communicate with policymakers and related stakeholders, and conduct meetings and lobby visits with key legislators, staffers and agency officials;
- Track legislative developments and provide updates as requested; and
- Work with committees to seek sponsors and advocate for legislation they’ve proposed.

We also work with City Bar leadership to develop and issue statements on current legal issues as they arise.

**AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE,** but are not limited to**:

- Review/revise draft committee reports, testimony, amicus briefs, research papers, op-eds, etc. and shepherd them through review/approval process
- Work with committees to develop policy positions, collaborate, work out conflicts, strategize, etc.
- Coordinate with the President, Executive Director, and senior staff to realize policy initiatives and goals, including drafting/editing President’s statements and other City Bar communications, forming new task forces and working groups, etc.
- Work across departments to effectuate/communicate/collaborate in furtherance of mutual goals and joint projects
- Respond to requests and inquiries from press, committees, members, staff, and the public on a myriad of issues
- Work with the Director of Advocacy on advocacy projects, including drafting one-page summary documents, such as FAQs, for ease of reference and advocacy talking points
- Work with students - including law school interns, college interns, etc.
- Attend committee meetings as needed
- Collaborate with the Programs Department as needed with respect to workshops, panels, and events
- Work with Communications team on eNews, press releases, and other policy/communications projects
- Coordinate with ABA, State Bar, and other bar associations on resolutions and other projects
- Meet with legislators, legislative staff and government officials as needed in coordination with the Director of Advocacy
- Meet with foreign/international legal professionals
- Take on additional responsibilities/special projects as needed

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS**
- JD required
- Minimum 6 years of legal work experience post-JD (may include judicial clerkships)
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Must have a proactive approach, be detail-oriented and organized
- Must have strong time management skills and successfully prioritize workload
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently
- Prior policy, advocacy or government affairs / relations experience a plus
- Prior bar association experience/engagement a plus

This is a full time position with a salary range of $95,000 - $105,000 based on depth of skills and experience..

The New York City Bar Association provides a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick time, holidays including closing between Christmas and New Year’s day this year, day off each year for volunteer work, extra time off in the summer), choice of medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, commuter benefits program, Employee Assistance Program, enhanced short-term/long-term disability insurance, and employee discounts, among others.

**To apply**:It is suggested that qualified applicants include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position when

  • Senior Policy Counsel or Policy Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation Full time

    The NYCLU seeks an experienced and innovative Senior Policy Counsel or Policy Counsel (together Counsel) to lead a broad docket that is focused on issues to enhance the rights and liberties of criminal legal system-involved New Yorkers after arrest Policy, Counsel, Senior, Communications, Legal, Diversity, Administrative

  • Associate Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States State of New York Mortgage Agency Full time

    New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State's affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and...

  • Associate Counsel

    3 days ago

    New York, United States New York State Housing Finance Agency Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative...

  • Associate Counsel

    1 month ago

    New York, United States New York State Housing Finance Agency Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNew York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative...

  • Big Law Associate

    1 day ago

    New York, New York, United States Hire Counsel Full time

    I'm looking for Big Law associates who want to make a move. I work with law firms of all shapes and sizes for temp and perm placements at the higher level of things but today I'm hoping to talk to the Big Law folks out there. (This is no offense to the non-Big Law lawyers – I was, and still am, one of you. Ten years of scraping by in the halls of the...

  • Ai/technology Policy Counsel

    1 month ago

    New York, United States Policing Project at NYU School of Law Full time

    The Policing Project at New York University School of Law seeks a Policy Counsel to join our technology law and policy team. This team leads our cutting-edge work promoting sound policymaking around the use of AI-powered policing technologies (such as face recognition, predictive policing, and vehicle-tracking technology) with the goal of enhancing...

  • Associate General Counsel

    7 days ago

    New York, United States Arbor Realty Trust Full time

    Job Purpose The Associate General Counsel will support the office of the General Counsel and be a key member of the Legal Department, providing legal advice and consultation on a variety of issues mainly relating to the business activities of the Company's treasury and securitization functions. Essential Job Functions (Duties/Responsibilities) The...

  • Partner + Associate Group

    1 month ago

    New York, United States Direct Counsel, LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDirect Counsel is actively seeking an accomplished Corporate Partner with a cohesive group of Associates to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will bring a portable book of business, along with a group of talented Associates, and a proven track record of success in corporate law. As a Corporate Partner, you will play a...

  • Associate Attorney, Counsel, or Senior Counsel

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Top Tier Reps LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description Our client is actively seeking a talented individual to join their team and contribute to their Project Finance/Public-Private Partnerships and Governmental (Public Finance) Practice Groups. If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Position: Associate Attorney,...

  • Senior Litigation Associate

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Berger Fink LLP Full time

    A rapidly growing commercial litigation boutique seeks a senior litigation associate / counsel who has excellent research, writing and analytical skills honed over at least eight years of substantive practice and who has a demonstrated ability to handle complex litigation matters and novel legal issues with direction but limited supervision in state or...

  • Associate General Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Nouveau Elevator Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob DescriptionExciting opportunity for a self-starter with a minimum of 4-10 years of experience, preferably with litigation. Seeking associate general counsel to assist GC to privately held vertical transportation company. Provide counsel to management in many diverse areas, including defense of personal injury, collections,...

  • Senior Litigation Associate

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Berger Fink LLP Full time

    A rapidly growing commercial litigation boutique seeks a senior litigation associate / counsel who has excellent research, writing and analytical skills honed over at least eight years of substantive practice and who has a demonstrated ability to handle complex litigation matters and novel legal issues with direction but limited supervision in state or...

  • Senior Litigation Associate

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Berger Fink LLP Full time

    A rapidly growing commercial litigation boutique seeks a senior litigation associate / counsel who has excellent research, writing and analytical skills honed over at least eight years of substantive practice and who has a demonstrated ability to handle complex litigation matters and novel legal issues with direction but limited supervision in state or...

  • Director, Associate General Counsel

    1 day ago

    New York, New York, United States TIAA Full time

    Associate General CounselThe Associate General Counsel job assists in protecting the organization's rights, obligations and privileges and its legal interests by providing legal advice and by ensuring the legal activities meet the current and future needs of the organization. This job provides legal advice/counsel in business-related areas of expertise...

  • Associate General Counsel

    1 day ago

    New York, United States Zealthy Full time

    About us:Zealthy is a telemedicine company on a mission to provide critical healthcare services to all who need them. We are building the world's largest and highest quality telemedicine company and fundamentally expanding access to high-quality care.While the Founder was most recently Founder and CEO at a unicorn healthcare company, the full-time team is...

  • Associate General Counsel

    18 hours ago

    New York, United States Zealthy Full time

    About us:Zealthy is a telemedicine company on a mission to provide critical healthcare services to all who need them. We are building the world's largest and highest quality telemedicine company and fundamentally expanding access to high-quality care.While the Founder was most recently Founder and CEO at a unicorn healthcare company, the full-time team is...

  • Associate General Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States DyDx Exchange Full time

    Associate General Counsel - Crypto (Location: New York, NY - Onsite) A leading decentralized finance ("DeFi") company based in New York is in search of a skilled Senior Crypto Counsel to join our Legal Team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role stands at the forefront of legal innovation in the ever-evolving world of decentralized finance....

  • Patent Prosection ASSOCIATE/OF Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Job Juncture Full time

    Position: Patent Prosecution Associate/Of CounselSalary Range: $345,000 to $415,000, depending on experienceLocation: New York Office-MidtownOur client is looking for a talented Patent Prosecution Associate/Of Counsel with significant experience in biotechnology to join its Intellectual Property Group in their New York office.The ideal candidate will have a...

  • VP Associate General Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Viola Full time

    About EasyKnock EasyKnock is the country's first home equity solutions platform.Our innovative programs give homeowners flexible, quick solutions for their financial needs.Whether paying off debt, purchasing a new home, or funding a business, EasyKnock empowers homeowners to convert their equity to cash without strict lender qualifications through our suite...

  • Export Controls Associate or Counsel

    5 days ago

    New York, United States Crowell & Moring Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionCrowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500...