Director and Counsel of City Legislative Affairs

NYC Office Of The Mayor
New York, NY
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Job Description

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs | Office of City Legislative Affairs

Position Title: Director and Counsel of City Legislative Affairs

Job ID: 45242

The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five
boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City
Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor
Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough
president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the
world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy
stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets
the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively
seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our careers
page.

The Team You’ll Work With:
The Office is the City Legislative Affairs (CLA) serves as the principal liaison between the Administration
of Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council, working to foster productive relationships with the City
Council. The Office assists the Mayor’s Administration in developing and advancing the Administration’s
agenda through City Law and City budget.

The Problems You’ll Solve:
As a member of the Intergovernmental Affairs senior team, the Director will:

  • Represent the Mayor and City agencies before the City Council and serves as the liaison between
the Administration and the Comptroller, Public Advocate and Borough Presidents.
  • Responsible for advancing the Administration’s local legislative agenda and preparing the
Administration’s response to and negotiation of all proposed City Council legislation.
  • Coordinate the Administration’s presentation on a wide range of oversight topics that the City
Council holds hearings on.
  • Manage a staff of Legislative Representatives who assist in achieving these objectives.
  • Assist staff with legal strategy.
  • Support staff with analyzing and interpreting laws, court decisions, legal authorities, and other
legal documents as needed.
  • Collaborate directly with the NYC Law Department on legal analysis.
  • Work with staff and agencies in reviewing and preparing legislation.
  • Prepare written analyses of legislation.
  • Advocate on behalf the legal interests of City Legislative Affairs.


About You
  • You have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association,
with admission to the New York State Bar required
  • You have 5+ years of experience directly involving legislation
  • You have demonstrated understanding of and experience with any combination of the following:
the local legislative process, public policy analysis, New York City agency operations and lobbying.
  • You have excellent ability to exhibit professional demeanor in a fast paced and high-pressure work
environment and to maintain a rapid response approach.
  • You have excellent verbal, written and editing skills, including experience writing press releases,
media advisories and talking points.
  • You have outstanding attention to detail and strong ability to prioritize and manage a wide array
of projects to completion, often under tight deadlines.
  • You have strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills.

Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary,
equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role is
$197,287.
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the
city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on
this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by EEO at
EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment

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