Assistant Counsel

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Assistant Counsel

The candidate will be responsible for conducting research and providing legal advice and analysis to firm staff on a wide range of issues including aviation, land use, housing, immigration, education, health care, and conflicts of interest; Assisting the General Counsel in managing firm compliance and contracting operations, including the preparation of mandatory reports to the Conflict of Interest Board and the review of potential grantees receiving firm discretionary funding; Assisting the General Counsel in managing firm compliance with audits; Serving as Records Access Officer under the Freedom of Information Law; Drafting testimony or remarks for public hearings and meetings; Drafting briefings and guidelines for implementation of new legislation or rules impacting the firm; Representing the firm in connection with various task forces, working groups, public hearings, and meetings; Advising and assisting Constituent Services staff in responding to constituent issues or complaints; Advising and assisting Community Board staff with Freedom of Information Law and Open Meetings Law compliance, and other governance issues; Serving as liaison with city agencies and elected officials and their staff; Attending events with the firm as needed, which may include nights and weekends.

Additional Information

Job ID:390020. Send a writing sample, a resume and references.

Company info

Office of Manhattan Borough President
1 Centre Street 19th Floor
New York
New York
United States 10007
Website : http://www.mbpo.org