NYC Public Schools · 2 months ago
Lead Agency Attorney - Commercial Unit, OGC (Level 4) - 22814
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $141K/yr
3+ years expNYC Public Schools is seeking a Lead Agency Attorney for their Commercial Unit. This role involves performing contract-related legal work, negotiating contract terms, ensuring compliance with laws, and supervising subordinate attorneys and staff.
Responsibilities
Negotiates the terms of and drafts procurement and contract documents involving various New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) professional and related services solicitations, ensuring conformity with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Resolves legal issues relating to NYCPS contract terms and related policies and procedures
Advises on legal issues related to the NYCPS’s published Procurement Policy and Procedures
Analyzes and prepares legal opinions on issues regarding various City, State, and Federal regulations
Drafts and reviews proposed policies, rules, and regulations
Supervises subordinate attorneys and staff; reviews, revises, and approves agreements and other documents prepared by subordinate attorneys
Guides and reviews the work of subordinates for accuracy and to ensure compliance with agency policy and applicable laws
Implements working knowledge of procurement rules and procedures and exercises familiarity with education-related environmental issues
Reviews contracts to determine vendor compliance with terms and conditions
Negotiates with vendors regarding resolution of complex compliance matters
Recommends resolution of complex contract compliance matters, including corrective actions or termination
Qualification
Required
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 Intern (30086)
Two (2) years of experience as an attorney in a New York City government agency; and/or three (3) years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment
Incumbents must remain Member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
Preferred
Excellent spoken and written skills
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws
Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Public Schools
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest public school system in the United States, serving approximately 1 million students across more than 1,600 schools in all five boroughs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Groll
Chief Executive Officer
Harmon Unger
Deputy CEO for Safety and Security
Recent News
2022-04-12
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