General Counsel to the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs

3 weeks ago


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

The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) is seeking a highly skilled General Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and guidance to the Commissioner and MOIA staff.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative law, with experience in litigation, FOIL requests, ethics issues, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include advising the Commissioner on legal matters, overseeing staff performing policy and legal work, and leading on strategy development and coordination across MOIA and other City agencies.

The General Counsel will also provide legal advice and strategic guidance on MOIA initiatives, policies, and programs, and will work closely with external affairs, communications, and IDNYC teams.

Qualifications include 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.

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

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.



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