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About the Role
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is seeking three Assistant General Counsel positions to provide legal counsel and support on public health legal issues. This grant-funded role involves policy research, legal evaluation, legislative tracking, contract review, legal consultation, agency adjudications, and regulatory compliance. The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions but supervised by the NYC Health Department.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and draft written analyses for policy design and implementation.
- Ensure ethical and legal compliance in data collection, maintenance, and dissemination.
- Identify and evaluate legal data sources and laws relevant to public health.
- Translate legal findings into policy recommendations, reports, and strategic planning guidance.
- Provide legislative evidence on how the legal framework shapes health outcomes.
- Monitor federal, state, or local legislation and regulations impacting public health.
- Draft amendments to the NYC Health Code and Commissioner of Health regulations.
- Research the legal feasibility of requested Health Code changes or Commissioner’s rules.
- Review and advise on regulatory proposals, agreements, contracts, and memoranda of understanding.
- Provide legal analysis and advice on enforcement of NYC Health Code, FOIL requests, privacy, and environmental health.
- Translate complex technical or legal information into clear summaries.
- Attend court hearings or OATH to prosecute show cause matters.
- Research and interpret statutes, regulations, and agency guidance for accurate maintenance of sensitive information.
- Manage and distribute information appropriately while engaging in ethical conduct.
- Collaborate with transdisciplinary teams, including policymakers and public health practitioners.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the First Deputy General Counsel or based on OGC needs.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- At least one to two years of full-time, relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
- Must remain a Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.
- Pro-active and self-motivated individual.
- Ability to work in teams and in a highly dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and timelines.
- Must reside in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT) by their confirmed start date.
- Expected to work non-business hours during emergencies.
Skills
- Policy Research and Analysis
- Legal Evaluation and Guidance
- Legislative Tracking
- Contract Review
- Legal Consultation
- Agency Adjudications
- Regulatory Compliance
- Collaboration with transdisciplinary teams
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of or interest in administrative or regulatory law
- Ability to negotiate settlements with opposing counsel
- Strong interpersonal, creative problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage cases and projects in a timely manner
- Willingness to learn on the job, exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to use online legal research platforms such as Westlaw, CLEAR, and Lexis Nexis.
- Current working knowledge of Health Department procedures, policies and practices is a plus.
- Current knowledge or interest in public health matters is a plus.
- Knowledge of how laws, policies, and legal systems influence the cause, distribution, and prevention of disease and injury.
Location
- New York City
- Tri-state area (NY, NJ, CT)
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Temporary
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of legal experience
- Entry Level
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- 403(b) with employer matching and discretionary company contributions
- College Savings Plan
- Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development
About the Company
- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world, serving 8 million New Yorkers with an annual budget of $2.3 billion and over 7,000 employees.
- The agency tackles a broad range of public health issues with innovative policies and programs.
- This initiative is grant-funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to meet critical infrastructure needs and make strategic investments in public health.
- The selected candidate will be an employee of Public Health Solutions (PHS), a nonprofit organization, but supervised by the NYC Health Department.
- The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the entire agency, supporting its programs and initiatives.
- PHS values diversity within its teams and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.
Equal Opportunity
- PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.