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Posted December 08, 2019

Special Counsel, Legal/Land Use

NYC PRESIDENT BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN
New York, NY Full Time
Reference: nycjobs404518

Job Description Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer seeks an admitted attorney with significant New York City land use experience to...

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Job Description
Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer seeks an admitted attorney with significant New York City land use experience to serve as Special Counsel to the Borough President, her General Counsel, and the Land Use Division of the Manhattan Borough President’s Office. Applicant will have knowledge of the NYC zoning resolution, environmental review process, the City Charter and other relevant statutes and regulations. Applicant will be able to participate in the prosecution of current lawsuits and possible future legal actions on behalf of the Borough President related to land use and other matters.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: consulting with the Land Use Division on range of planning and development issues and reviewing ULURP recommendations; identifying and making recommendations on various issues of concern to the Borough President and potential strategies to address them; responding to FOIL requests, assisting with ACCO-related work and conflict of interest and EEO issues as they relate to staff and community boards. In addition, applicant may be required to represent the MBPO at community meetings involving Land Use and other issues.

MBPO employees work 35 hours per week. Weekend and evening work hours may be required.

Incumbent must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A license to practice law in the State of New York; and
2. Three (3) years of satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar.
Preferred Skills
Responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal and land use experience.
To Apply
Interested candidates must complete both of the following steps:

1. Email a cover letter, resume, IN ONE DOCUMENT ATTACHMENT(word or PDF) to [email protected] with “Special Counsel” in the subject line, AND

2. Apply to this job posting notice
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

This listing expired on Feb 06. Applications are no longer accepted.

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