Assistant General Counsel - City of New York : Job Details

The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing NYC employees. In addition, OLR administers procedures resulting from the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, including the Step III grievance process.

Under immediate supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and Associate General Counsel, with some latitude for the exercise of independent discretion and judgment, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) performs legal work in preparation for collective bargaining, impasse proceedings, arbitrations, grievance proceedings, and other administrative proceedings. The AGC also represents the City/Agency at fact-finding hearings, arbitration proceedings, and related matters before the Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB). ACGs are responsible for the preparation of legal documents, such as memoranda, verified answers and complaints, briefs, arguments, etc., in connection with proceedings before OCB. Acts as legal counsel to Office of Labor Relations negotiators during bargaining as related to specific bargaining units. Provides advice and counsel to management on various labor issues. May assist in drafting of collective bargaining agreements. May study, review and report on proposed and existing legislation related to labor matters.

Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

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.

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.