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To apply for this position, please visit the NYC Jobs portal and enter the Job ID listed at the top and bottom of this vacancy notice into the search bar to locate the position and submit your application. All applications must be submitted through the NYC Jobs portal. Applications submitted through other methods will not be considered. A resume and cover letter are required as part of your application. Incomplete applications or those missing required documents will not be considered. Reasonable Accommodations DCWP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact ReasonableAccommodationRequests@dcwp.nyc.gov. Important Application Information • Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. • Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. For general questions regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov. Please note that applications or résumés submitted to this email address will not be considered.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
The General Counsel Division (GCD) at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks an experienced attorney to serve in the Associate General Counsel (AGC) position. Reporting to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement, the AGC will be responsible for overseeing one of the GCD’s litigation and enforcement units, which consist of a team of lawyers who research, investigate and prosecute illegal and deceptive and business practices by individual businesses and business industries. Specifically, the AGC will have several primary areas of focus in cutting edge areas of consumer protection law:
The ideal candidate has significant supervisory and managerial experience, is a self-motivated, experienced attorney with superb writing skills and experience with strategic planning and using technology and data to further legal goals. The position requires an individual who enjoys substantial responsibility and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
About DCWP The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nation’s leading municipal enforcement agency, charged with delivering economic justice. We bring New Yorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violate their rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections for New Yorkers, such as the City’s Consumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws. Across New York City, DCWP levels the economic playing field by licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, and providing essential services including free tax preparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for their futures. This work ensures that New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live for all.
**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **
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.
What We’re Looking For
New York City Residency is not required for this position
In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Paid Time Off and Holidays
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Discounts
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.
Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.
To apply for this position, please visit the NYC Jobs portal and enter the Job ID listed at the top and bottom of this vacancy notice into the search bar to locate the position and submit your application. All applications must be submitted through the NYC Jobs portal. Applications submitted through other methods will not be considered. A resume and cover letter are required as part of your application. Incomplete applications or those missing required documents will not be considered. Reasonable Accommodations DCWP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact ReasonableAccommodationRequests@dcwp.nyc.gov. Important Application Information • Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. • Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. For general questions regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov. Please note that applications or résumés submitted to this email address will not be considered.
Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.
Source: NYC Open Data · Bespree is not the employer.
The General Counsel Division (GCD) at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks an experienced attorney to serve in the Associate General Counsel (AGC) position. Reporting to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement, the AGC will be responsible for overseeing one of the GCD’s litigation and enforcement units, which consist of a team of lawyers who research, investigate and prosecute illegal and deceptive and business practices by individual businesses and business industries. Specifically, the AGC will have several primary areas of focus in cutting edge areas of consumer protection law:
The ideal candidate has significant supervisory and managerial experience, is a self-motivated, experienced attorney with superb writing skills and experience with strategic planning and using technology and data to further legal goals. The position requires an individual who enjoys substantial responsibility and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
About DCWP The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nation’s leading municipal enforcement agency, charged with delivering economic justice. We bring New Yorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violate their rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections for New Yorkers, such as the City’s Consumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws. Across New York City, DCWP levels the economic playing field by licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, and providing essential services including free tax preparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for their futures. This work ensures that New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live for all.
**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **
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.
What We’re Looking For
New York City Residency is not required for this position
In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Paid Time Off and Holidays
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Discounts
The City of New York delivers public services through agencies working across education, parks, public safety, health, infrastructure, and other areas.