General Counsel

RICHMOND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The men and women of the Richmond County District Attorney’s office work each day in partnership with Law Enforcement and the people of Staten Island to pursue justice for victims of crime, to prevent crime in all its forms, and to promote the safety and wellbeing of all citizens of our Borough.
THE ROLE
The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced Attorney who will serve as General Counsel. The General Counsel will report directly to the Chief Assistant District Attorney (CADA); working closely with the RCDA Executive team as well as other members of RCDA leadership. The selected candidate will counsel executive leadership and managers on questions of law, fact, and administrative policy; and will manage RCDA’s regulatory compliance portfolio and labor and employment law compliance portfolio; while also serving as the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer and litigation liaison.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Advise the District Attorney and staff on administrative, ethical, operational, and legal matters.
- Prepare disciplinary charges, memoranda, reports, stipulations, and related documents for investigations and hearings.
- Conduct impartial investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other EEO violations.
- Maintain confidential investigative files and records in compliance with legal and policy requirements.
- Prepare position statements responding to federal, state, and local discrimination charges.
- Develop and oversee office-wide compliance, discovery, and professional standards.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Manage civil claims, subpoenas, and litigation involving the office.
- Develop, review, revise, and implement agency policies to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Review contracts, memoranda of understanding, linkage agreements, and related documents for legal compliance.
- Recommend statutory and regulatory changes affecting agency policies and procedures.
- Serve as the agency’s primary liaison with the NYC Law Department, Department of Investigation, Department of Labor, OATH, and other governmental agencies on legal matters.
- Serve as the COIB Liaison, overseeing dual-employment requests and related compliance requirements.
- Provide Special Counsel support to specialized bureaus, including Appeals, Training, and Conviction Integrity.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
At RCDA we believe in a healthy work life balance, which is why we embrace the flexibility of coming to work in person and the opportunity to work from home. Fostering a culture of wellness and self-care, we also acknowledge our managers who work a significant number of hours within a two-week period with DA certificates, allowing them a day off without having to use their accrued leave.
BENEFITS
RCDA provides extensive benefits packages:
- Free city-wide health plan option.
- 5 weeks of annual leave; 12 days of sick leave; and thirteen paid holidays annually.
- Management Benefits Fund, which provides comprehensive dental and vision coverage, access to free life insurance, and gym reimbursement.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Reimbursement for the annual bar association and notary fees.
- Pension plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).
- Deferred compensation plans - 401(k) and 457.
- Professional development programs including in-house CLE courses.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the New York State Bar; and eight years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- At least five years’ experience as an advisor to an executive team; and familiarity with New York City Government Operations within a Law Enforcement agency.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment and labor laws.
- Expertise in EEO, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and workplace investigations.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience managing employment disputes, administrative charges, and litigation.
- Strong interviewing, fact-finding, and investigative skills.
- Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, policies, and agreements.
- Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters.
- Strong negotiation, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and implement workplace policies and compliance programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise executives and staff.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
CIVIL SERVICE TITLE: Assistant District Attorney
SALARY RANGE: $185,000 - $230,000 with full NYC benefits package
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled
TO APPLY: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE NYC JOBS WEBSITE
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Please be advised that we are not accepting phone calls, emails, or mailed correspondence related to resumes or job applications. Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.
The candidate selected for this position must be a resident of the City of New York or become a resident within 90 days of appointment.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY (S - 30114

Admission to the New York State Bar; and eight years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

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.