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City of New York Contracts Counsel (Silver Star) in New York, New York
Job Description
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE RETIRED FROM CITY SERVICE. THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME. PESION AND BENEFITS CAN STILL BE COLLECTED WHILE EMPLOYED IN THIS POSITION
The NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
The Legal Affairs Division serves as the in-house legal department for DOF, providing professional and comprehensive legal advice and services supporting a full range of city tax and other revenue-related matters. Legal Affairs Division attorneys and staff handle various legal issues, including real property taxes and exemptions, business income and excise taxes, collections, parking violations, treasury, land registry, Conciliation Bureau conferences, FOIL, and employment law.
DOF Legal Affairs seeks to hire a Silver Star Contracts Counsel with experience handling complex New York City procurement and contract matters. The Silver Star Contracts Counsel's proposed duties may include, but are not limited to:
Conduct legal research and review and advise on contract and procurement matters based on a strong understanding of City, State and Federal procurement laws, rules and regulations.
Review and process contract related legal documents regarding DOF agreements, leases, business documents, and contracts, including contracts, renewals, amendments and purchasing related documents. Ensure compliance with existing contract and procurement law, rules and regulations.
Draft complex contracts, statements of work, agreements, purchasing documents, and solicitation documents including requests for proposal. Create contract solicitation and contract documents as needed. With detailed review and analysis, ensure that the documents and process are in compliance with New York City contract and procurement laws, rules and processes.
Collaborate with the ACCO and business units to understand the business needs and incorporate requirements into the scope of work, proposals and documents as needed. Work with management on problem solving to identify the appropriate contracting processes to meet agency needs.
Work directly with the Law Department, DOF operating divisions, City agencies and oversight agencies on DOF contract matters.
Use the City's passport system for contracts as needed.
With a strong knowledge and understanding of the City's procurement rules, laws and processes, draft and review all contract related documents and process.
Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
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.