Division Chief, Legal Counsel

• LAW DEPARTMENT

Posted On: 01/24/2026

• Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• No Exam Required

Department

Legal Counsel

Salary Range:

$228,647.00 – $228,647.00

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The New York City Law Department is seeking applications from experienced admitted attorneys for the position of Chief of our Legal Counsel Division. The Legal Counsel Division advises the Mayor, City Council, other elected officials, and City agencies on issues concerning virtually every area of municipal law. The Division provides the legal advice and crafts the legislative changes necessary to shape and implement policy initiatives. The Division is responsible for drafting State and local legislation proposed by the Mayor and City agencies and for assisting in the drafting of administrative rules. On a daily basis, Division attorneys field questions from City Hall and City agencies on issues of overriding importance to the City as well as those regarding day-to-day administration. Responding to such questions frequently involves analyzing the relevant legal scope of authority for the City to act in a particular area. Legal Counsel attorneys regularly assist in determining whether a proposed City action or policy complies with all applicable laws and advise on how to address a given problem while minimizing legal risk. Division attorneys also often represent the Law Department on interagency task forces considering policy initiatives and work closely with the Mayor's Office in analyzing federal, state and local legislation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

The Legal Counsel Division Chief oversees the work of the division, managing approximately 30 staff members, including attorneys and legal support professionals. In addition to overseeing the work of the division, the Chief also directly advises elected officials and City agencies on a variety of matters.

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 3011B

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have at least 10 years of legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school and be admitted to the practice of law in New York State. They should have extensive legislative drafting experience, and strong legal analysis and writing skills. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a history of successful supervision and management of attorneys and legal support professionals. Finally, applicants should be committed to the Law Department values of Excellence, Dedication, Integrity, Justice, Teamwork, Professional Development, Respect, Supportive Work Environment, and Diversity.

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

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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Job ID

767280

Posted until

02/28/2026

Title code

3011B

Civil service title

ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

Title classification

Exempt-4

Business title

Division Chief, Legal Counsel

• Experience Level:

Manager

Job level

M5

Number of positions

1

Work location

100 Church St., N.Y.

• Category:

Legal Affairs

Division Chief, Legal Counsel