The Office of the Bronx Borough President (Bronx BP) seeks a qualified and motivated Assistant General Counsel & Compliance Manager to support the General Counsel’s office. This role provides critical legal, training, and compliance support to ensure the effective operation of the agency and its programs.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Chief Strategy Officer, the Assistant General Counsel & Compliance Manager will serve as the primary legal and compliance resource within the office, independently owning the agency’s compliance portfolio while providing direct legal support to the General Counsel across a broad range of matters. This is an attorney position; applicants who are awaiting admission to the New York State Bar following successful completion of the bar examination are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment, consistent with the practice of the New York City Law Department and District Attorney offices.
- Independently manage and administer the agency’s compliance portfolio, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and Privacy functions, serving as the primary point of contact and decision-maker for day-to-day compliance matters.
- Provide direct legal support to the General Counsel & Chief Strategy Officer across a broad range of matters including employment law, procurement, labor relations, and general agency operations.
- Draft, review, and manage contracts, policies, memoranda, legal correspondence, and other official documents on behalf of the office.
- Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, advisories, and recommendations on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Assist the General Counsel on labor relations matters, procurement oversight, and other legal and operational priorities as assigned.
- Develop, implement, and deliver agency-wide compliance training programs, policies, and procedures.
- Represent the office at meetings, interagency convenings, hearings, and official proceedings as directed by the General Counsel.
- Collaborate with City, State, and external regulatory bodies, oversight agencies, and intergovernmental partners as needed. This position offers close mentorship and direct proximity to senior executive leadership. Attorneys who demonstrate strong performance and growth may be considered for an additional designation of Deputy General Counsel, reflecting an expanded advisory and leadership role within the office.
Minimum Qualifications
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, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Interest and experience in government law, compliance, employment law, administrative law, or a related practice area.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage compliance programs.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, exercise sound independent judgment within defined parameters, and handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear legal documents, deliver training, and represent the office professionally in external settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to public service, government integrity, and the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands in a fast-paced executive office environment.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
- This position is in-office, located in the Bronx. Potential remote-day option available after successful completion of 6-month probationary period.
- Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (or similar).
- This is a non-Mayoral executive agency of the City of New York.
- New York City residency may be required within 90 days of appointment, pursuant to NYC residency rules.
To Apply Candidates must submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter describing interest and applicable experience if not narrated in the Resume.
Applications must be submitted through NYC Careers. Only complete submissions will be considered and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
Why Join Us?
- Career Development: Direct mentorship from senior executive legal leadership, with a defined pathway toward Deputy General Counsel designation for attorneys demonstrating strong performance and growth.
- Meaningful Impact: Work on substantive legal and compliance matters that directly shape how the office serves the Bronx community.
- Environment: Join a collaborative, mission-driven office operating at the intersection of law, policy, and public service.
- Benefits: excellent medical, vision, savings, pension, and commuter benefits available.