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General Liability, Labor Law, and Transportation Associate

(Posted January 5, 2026)

Position: Senior Staff Attorney/Staff Attorney

Department: Racial Justice Center

Terms of Employment: Regular Full-Time/Exempt/Temporary (3-Year Position with possibility of extension)/Local 2320 Union (NYCLU staff is currently working in a Hybrid model; a minimum of two days in-office each week, in addition to other in-person work requirements such as legislative visits, community events, and court appearances).

Location: 55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 / New York Statewide

Salary: $97,000- $101,000 (In accordance with Attorney Pay Scale)

Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties.  Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 90,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit our website: www.nyclu.org.

Racial Justice Center (RJC)was established in 2023 to expand and deepen the NYCLU’s racial justice portfolio. The NYCLU Racial Justice Center is in deep collaboration with the NYCLU departments and centers with all of the NYCLU priorities. The RJC also leads its own advocacy, legislation, and litigation docket. Primarily focuses on environmental justice, Indigenous rights, and restorative efforts.

DEI VISION STATEMENT

The NYCLU is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace that centers the voices of marginalized and directly impacted communities. This commitment strengthens our mission to protect civil liberties and advance justice across New York. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, formerly incarcerated people, and others whose experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The NYCLU seeks an experienced, innovative, and dynamic racial justice legal expert who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced organization. The candidate should have the ability to skillfully implement and/or support the NYCLU’s interdepartmental approach to racial justice and broad docket of civil rights and civil liberties issues. This position will play a key role in executing the NYCLU’s Racial Justice Center’s strategic priorities.

The staff attorney will have a particular focus on the intersectionality of racial justice with NYCLU priority areas, such as environmental racism, Indigenous rights, and restorative justice. The staff attorney will utilize a range of strategies to advance racial justice in New York State, including legal research, identifying legislative priorities and threats, joining, and seeking new litigation, and civic engagement, including submitting public comments, testifying at hearings, Know Your Rights education, movement lawyering, coalition development, and strategic communications.

This position is situated in NYCLU’s Racial Justice Center and directly reports to the Racial Justice Center Director.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently review state and local legislation and engage in related legislative advocacy and lobbying in connection with the Racial Justice Center strategic priorities.
• Developing and conducting litigation in federal and state courts and in administrative forums. All NYCLU attorneys are responsible for identifying possible litigation and advocacy, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; and handling all aspects of appeals.
• Engaging in pre-litigation analysis including evaluating and following up on intakes; conducting factual investigations and legal analyses; utilizing the Freedom of Information Law; and drafting demand letters.
• Develop strong relationships with civil rights advocacy organizations and represent the NYCLU in multi-organization coalitions and working groups.
• Work in close collaboration with the NYCLU’s legal department on developing RJC litigation strategies to promote and expand racial justice litigation priorities including close collaboration with the legal department in developing claims, preparing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and depositions, handle hearings and trials, and argue motions and appeals.
• Prepares and delivers testimony at public hearings and drafting public comments.
• In collaboration with NYCLU communications staff, provide expert commentary to the media, participate in media briefings, and contribute to op-eds, blog posts, and other publications.
• Work closely with staff across the NYCLU—including the Education Policy Center, Legal, Policy, and Field Departments, and our Regional Offices—to ensure that the NYCLU has an integrated approach to furthering the RJC’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Must reside in or plan to relocate to New York
• Must be licensed to practice in New York State.
• Experience with litigation, drafting and amending legislation and legislative advocacy, community engagement, and leading legal priorities.
• Preferred experience working on racial justice issues, such as environmental racism, infrastructure equity, land-use laws, restorative principles such as reparations, education equity, and Indigenous rights.
• Significant experience working in policy, legal, or government settings; high familiarity with public and legislative policy, and legal procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with organizations representing communities of color, including Black, Latine, AMEMSA, AAPI, and Indigenous communities and/or Tribes.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and policy issues to government decision makers and the general public.
• Ability to work and communicate quickly and accurately, managing multiple projects and deliverables under pressure.
• Meaningfully commits to and supports the NYCLU’s internal and external commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Must be willing to travel throughout New York State.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit (1) a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and describing your qualifications, (2) a resume, and (3) a writing sample of your choosing, not to exceed five (5) pages via  https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3626806/New-York-Civil-Liberties-Union-Foundation/Senior-Staff-Attorney-Staff-Attorney     If feasible, please submit these materials as a single PDF.

We strongly prefer writing samples that are recent and entirely or largely your own work. A wide variety of writing samples may be submitted, such as legal briefings or memo’s, pleadings, exert form legal research, public comments, advocacy letters, creative writing.

The NYCLU is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve.

The NYCLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail ldecicco@nyclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.

This position may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Requirements:

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/rzpOA7T7K5MADHjjnfzO6X

PI280647871

(Posted December 17, 2025)

STATE OF NEW YORK

UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 25576

POSITION TITLE: DEPUTY CHIEF COURT ATTORNEY JG: 32

LOCATION: SUPREME COURT – BRONX COUNTY, CIVIL TERM

BASE SALARY: $137,325 + $4,920 LOCATION PAY

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar; and One year of service in the Associate Court Attorney title; or
Seven (7) years of relevant legal experience after admission to the New York State Bar.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Deputy Chief Court Attorneys serve in a confidential capacity in a Supreme Court law department consisting of twenty (20) or more court attorneys, and are responsible for assisting in supervising, developing policy, and administering the operations. They research and analyze complex legal issues and questions for the court, act as special referees, and perform other related duties.

ASSIGNMENT: This position will be assigned to the Law Department. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting the Chief Court Attorney; overseeing staff of over 20 attorneys; assigning, monitoring, and evaluating legal work; participating in developing law department policies, procedures, and guidelines, and monitoring implementation; analyzing and preparing written interpretations of statutes and rules to guide judicial and nonjudicial personnel; researching and analyzing complex legal issues and preparing reports and confidential memoranda; responding to inquiries from judicial and nonjudicial personnel; maintaining time and leave for staff; maintaining various Excel spreadsheets; and attending regular department meetings.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), a cover letter and a resume by email to BXSUPCIVHR@nycourts.gov or by mail to:

LAKISHA C. BROWN
CHIEF CLERK VII
BRONX SUPREME COURT – CIVIL TERM
851 GRAND CONCOURSE, ROOM 612, BRONX, NY 10451

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: December 9, 2025  APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: January 6, 2026

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

(Posted December 15, 2025)

STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 5539_Extended

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL LAW CLERK TO JUDGE JG: 31

LOCATION: 5TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ONONDAGA COUNTY SUPREME COURT

BASE SALARY: $130,061

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Admission to the New York State Bar and two (2) years of service in the Associate Law Clerk to Judge title; or five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including up to 18 months of pre-admission experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Principal Law Clerks to Judge are responsible for researching and analyzing uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions for individual judges. They also provide other personal and confidential assistance to an individual judge or judges. Principal Law Clerks to Judge are appointed by judges of all Supreme Courts, the Court of Claims, and in the following courts in accordance with staffing needs: County Courts with two (2) or more full- time judges or with one (1) full-time judge and combined annual filings of indictments and Supreme Court civil actions exceeding 650; and Surrogate’s Courts with ten (10) or more non- judicial employees (excluding Chief Clerks and Judges’ personal appointees). Principal Law Clerks to Judge are personally appointed by the judge or judges for whom they work and serve at their pleasure.

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Supreme Court Justice John W. Dillon in Onondaga County Supreme Court. Duties include, but are not limited to: researching and analyzing legal questions and issues and preparing memoranda with recommendations; drafting opinions, decisions, orders, jury charges, correspondence and other written material; conferring with lawyers on complex proceedings and reviewing legal documents filed in connection with such legal proceedings; reviewing and verifying citations; conferring with and advising the judge on legal issues; and conducting conferences with attorneys and other parties to legal actions to clarify issues to be resolved or to settle cases.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a completed UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) by email to: Judge-Dillon-Chambers@nycourts.gov

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: November 13, 2025

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 7, 2025

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

(Posted November 25, 2025)

STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 5540_Extended

POSITION TITLE: SECRETARY TO JUDGE JG: 17

LOCATION: 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ONONDAGA COUNTY SUPREME COURT

BASE SALARY: $61,424

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Secretaries to Judges provide personal and confidential legal secretarial services and perform other related duties for judges who serve in the Supreme Court, Court of Claims, City, Family, County, Surrogate’s and District Courts. Secretaries to Judge may also perform clerical and reporting duties in a courtroom or court office. In courts where the Secretary to Judge provides personal and confidential legal secretarial services for more than one judge, the appointing authority is the Chief Administrative Judge.

ASSIGNMENT: The successful candidate will perform confidential legal secretarial and clerical duties for Supreme Court Justice John W. Dillon in Onondaga County Supreme Court.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a completed UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) by email to: Judge-Dillon-Chambers@nycourts.gov

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: November 13, 2025

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 7, 2025

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

(Posted November 25, 2025)

STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 5541_Extended

POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT LAW CLERK JG: 23

LOCATION: 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
ONONDAGA COUNTY SUPREME COURT

BASE SALARY: $ 82,198

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited law school no more than three (3) years prior to appointment and admission to the New York State Bar within eighteen months of appointment; or Appointment within three (3) years of first admission to any bar in the United States.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK: Assistant Law Clerks are appointed in the Civil Term by Justices of the Supreme Court, are assigned to Judges designated as Acting Supreme Court Justices for one or more full terms, or are appointed by Justices in the Appellate Divisions, Court of Appeals, and NYC Surrogate’s Courts.1 They research and analyze legal issues raised in complex civil term motions and are responsible for preparing memorandums, drafting orders, opinions and verifying citations. Assistant Law Clerks are appointed to a one-year clerkship, renewable four times, and are personally appointed by the Justice for whom they work and serve at their pleasure.

1 Judges who appoint an Assistant Law Clerk agree to forego the appointment of a Secretary and waive the right to such an appointment under section 36 of the Judiciary Law for the period of service for the Assistant Law Clerk.

ASSIGNMENT: This position is assigned to Supreme Court Justice John W. Dillon in Onondaga County Supreme Court. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with court proceedings; preparing confidential legal memoranda; conducting legal research; drafting orders and opinions; proofreading opinions; resolving scheduling issues with attorneys; and conducting discovery conferences. Additional responsibilities include administrative tasks, responding to telephone calls, scheduling cases and monitoring the court’s docket.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They do not include all job duties performed by employees in the title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties. Although a position is available and situated at a specific location, the appointee may be subject to reassignment to any position in the same title in this promotion unit dependent upon the needs of the Unified Court System. All applications received from this announcement may be used to fill any vacancies in this title that may occur in this court or agency within the next six (6) months. Position(s) available at the present time: 1 .

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications must submit a completed UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf), resume, cover letter, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) by email to: Judge-Dillon-Chambers@nycourts.gov

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DATA COLLECTION FORM.

POSTING DATE: November 13, 2025

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR RECEIVED BY: December 7, 2025

The New York State Unified Court System is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

(Posted November 25, 2025)

BUSINESS TITLE:  GENERAL COUNSEL

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE/LEVEL: EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL

DEPARTMENT:  LEGAL

SALARY RANGE: $200,000-$235,000

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED

JOB ID #:  757928

Start your career here at the NYC Campaign Finance Board. Click on the link to learn more about the open positions at our agency! 

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE BOARD

The Campaign Finance Board is a nonpartisan, independent city agency that empowers New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections. Our mission is to make local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation.

We make it easier for New Yorkers to vote, meaningfully support candidates for city office, and run for office themselves. NYC Votes, our voter engagement initiative, meets people where they are to share trustworthy election information and help New Yorkers make a plan to vote. We publish the citywide Voter Guide, which delivers information about candidates directly to voters’ doors. Our public matching funds program ensures small contributions can make a big difference, allowing regular people to run for office by relying on the support of other regular people, not just wealthy donors and special interests. And we lift the veil on how candidates raise and spend money, increasing transparency and accountability in local government.

We believe that when every New Yorker is empowered to participate meaningfully in elections, candidates will better reflect the communities they serve, elected leaders will be more accountable to the public, and New Yorkers will have a democracy they can truly trust.

ABOUT THE DIVISION 

The Legal division, which includes 9 attorneys and 14 staff in total, performs all legal and investigatory work for the CFB. Legal division staff advise the Board, Executive team and staff throughout the agency on campaign finance and broader election law, employment and labor law, contracting and procurement law, conflict of interest laws, and all other relevant areas of law, and engaging in legal work including but not limited to administrative law enforcement, litigation and policy development. The Legal division also contains the CFB’s Investigations unit, which collaborates closely with the CFB’s Audit unit and other members of the Legal division staff to investigate possible violations of laws within the CFB’s jurisdiction and support the agency’s enforcement function.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The NYC Campaign Finance Board seeks a General Counsel, as a member of the executive team reporting to the Executive Director and serving as chief legal advisor to the Executive Director, leadership, and the agency. The General Counsel will be responsible for leading CFB’s Legal division, collaborating with agency leadership in strategic thinking and integrating legal considerations into agency planning, managing enforcement of and compliance with all relevant laws, and representing the agency at hearings, among other duties. They must maintain a high-level agency-wide perspective while simultaneously implementing the mission, vision and values of the CFB and moving the organization forward under the Strategic Plan. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executive Team Membership

• Serve as the visible, vocal expert and leader of all work within the scope of your division’s responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the agency’s strategic plan, providing leadership in strategic goal setting and constructive assessment of success and failure, to promote a perpetual state of learning and improvement.
• Complete required EEO and other trainings, attend agency events, and participate in contributing to a welcoming, accessible, inclusive workplace culture that is free from discrimination across the spectrum of personal identity and protected classes.
• Participate in financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and assessment of financial risks and opportunities, to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability of the agency.
• Collaborate to ensure the agency has the functional structures, talent and other resources in place to accomplish strategic goals—prioritizing the interests of the agency above your interests and/or those of your division.
• Ensure efficient and effective business operations in your division, establishing policies, processes and best practices for the success of your division, other divisions and the agency as a whole.
• Foster an innovative, high performance, accountable agency culture with strong employee engagement.
• Engage in and model continuous learning rooted in emerging trends and best practices with respect to the substantive work of your division, management theory and practice, strategic planning and goal setting, and other areas of knowledge relevant to your role.

Staff Supervision

• Lead, manage, and develop a team with varying levels of responsibility.
• Set standards and goals for employees and teams, ensuring ongoing projects and tasks within teams supports the agency’s overall priorities.
• Provide consistent guidance on career progression, helping team members advance within the agency through structured growth opportunities.
• Establish clear performance expectations for each team member, conduct regular performance evaluations, and provide continuous actionable feedback.
• Ensure that each individual’s performance is regularly assessed and aligned with agency goals, have the resources and support to meet their objectives, and take corrective actions when needed.
• Foster an innovative, high performance, accountable agency culture with strong employee engagement.

Legal & Policy Work

• Supervise Investigation staff in the performance of all investigation tasks, including analysis and evaluation of audit materials and other evidence, issuance of requests for documents and other information, issuance of subpoenas for documents and witness interviews, field work, and briefing the Board on investigations work.
• Supervise Enforcement staff in the performance of all enforcement tasks, including monitoring compliance with campaign finance laws by all members of regulated community, collaborating with Audit unit to identify violations of law and hold violators accountable, support analysis of candidate public funds eligibility, analyze audits to produce enforcement notices and other resolutions of audits, support Board consideration and handling of enforcement matters.
• Supervise Legal Contracting & Procurement staff in the performance of all legal contracting and procurement tasks, including supporting and assisting the Assistant Executive Director for Operations & Finance, and their staff, as well as staff in other divisions, with drafting and review of procurement and other contracts.
• Supervise Legal Compliance staff in the performance of all legal compliance tasks, including educating CFB staff regarding COIB, EEO, employment, labor, and other legal requirements, restrictions and prohibitions applicable to CFB staff, and supporting investigations related to alleged or suspected violations of such laws and policies.
• Supervise Litigation staff in the performance of all litigation tasks, including legal research, brief writing, motion practice, argument, collaboration with outside counsel, and related support of the Board.
• Supervise Legal staff in the performance of all policy tasks, including collaborating with Strategy, Products & Innovation (SPI) Division staff on analysis, drafting and implementation of Charter provisions, statutes, Rules and internal policies, and support Board understanding and enforcement of existing policies and adoption of new policies.
• Provide review of and input into proposed legislation, rule amendments, advisory opinions and other policy documents related to Policy work.
• Review work performed and work product produced by Legal staff to ensure that it is performed in accordance with the highest professional standards.
• Set priorities, standards, goals, deadlines and performance metrics for all Legal work, in partnership with Legal division leadership, ensuring ongoing projects and tasks within Legal division support the agency’s overall priorities and strategic plan.

RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSAs)

We’re seeking individuals eager to make an impact, even if they don’t tick every box on our job description. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and the unique blend of lived experiences, non-traditional education pathways, practical know-how, and a variety of skills and abilities that each candidate brings to the table. If you’re ready to learn and grow with us, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic team.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of personnel management, motivational and leadership theories, styles and approaches.
• Knowledge and understanding of organizational strategic planning and implementation, including goal-setting systems (e.g., Objectives and Key Results (OKR)) to establish performance expectations and deliver outcomes that advance agency goals and strategic priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of government agency operations, including principles of administrative due process, agency jurisdiction, enforcement authority, public budgeting, procurement and fiscal oversight.
• Knowledge and understanding of New York City, New York State and federal campaign finance and broader election laws, and enforcement of such laws through financial audits and other activities necessary to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment and labor law, particularly in a governmental setting, including equal employment opportunity laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act, civil service rules, collective bargaining, employee discipline, and other aspects of employment and labor law, with knowledge of the policies and procedures of the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York City Office of Labor Relations a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles and laws related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge and understanding of litigation processes, including civil, criminal and administrative proceedings.
• Familiarity with investigatory techniques necessary to enforce campaign finance laws and/or other financial activity laws.
• Familiarity with conflict of interest and ethics laws and regulations governing New York City employees and public officials.
• Familiarity with New York City lobbying laws.
• Familiarity with the New York City legislative and rulemaking processes.

Skills

• Strong managerial skills to lead agency staff and projects to effectively support the agency’s mission, strategy and goals.
• Legal research and analysis skills and judgement to interpret complex statutes, case law, regulations, and other policies and provide clear, risk-balanced legal advice aligned with agency goals and strategic priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to interact with internal and external partners, explaining legal concepts to both lawyers and non-lawyers, and effectively advocating for the agency’s interests.
• Skilled at identifying potential or actual legal risks and challenges and developing strategic solutions to address or avoid them.
• Adept at using legal knowledge to champion innovation at the agency.
• Litigation management skills, including but not limited to litigation strategy development and execution.
• Proficiency in conflict management techniques, including negotiation, mediation, and compromise, while considering the emotional dynamics involved.
• Interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to build relationships with internal partners, such as executive team members, other agency employees, and board members, as well as external partners.

Abilities

• Ability to collaborate with agency leadership in strategic thinking, integrating legal considerations into agency planning, while seeing beyond individual legal questions to broader institutional implications, in alignment of the agency’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Ability to set clear performance goals and expectations and deliver outcomes that advance agency strategic priorities.
• Ability to zealously advocate for the interests of the agency.
• Ability to exercise sound ethical judgment and decision-making, maintaining integrity and impartiality under political or public pressure, including with incomplete information or evolving legal landscapes, in alignment of the agency’s mission, values, and legal obligations.
• Ability to provide sound, clear, concise legal advice and guidance to agency leadership to advance the agency’s mission and goals.
• Ability to ensure the agency’s policies comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ability to assess legal risks and implement solutions to mitigate them.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and disputes effectively, both internally and externally.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop others, as well as influence a group of people to achieve common goals, and implement organizational strategies and change.
• Ability to effectively manage a team of 10-20 staff to achieve excellent work outcomes.
• Ability to handle confidential information using discretion, professional sensitivity, and sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively across cultures, identities, and backgrounds, and to give and receive feedback.
• Ability to connect with others in a meaningful way, to recognize and understand another person’s feelings and thoughts, and to use this information to build positive relationships and beneficial interactions.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and guide interactions towards positive outcomes. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor with 10 plus years of experience practicing law.
• Strong preference and consideration will be given to candidates with at least four years of managerial experience serving in roles such as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel or equivalent role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full‐time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to 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.

TO APPLY:

All applicants must apply through NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York

• Please search and apply to the job ID number listed above.
• Resume and cover letter are required for consideration.
• Note that only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

For more information on careers with the NYC Campaign Finance Board visit our website at https://www.nyccfb.info/ to access the full listing of job opportunities and to learn more about our agency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City of New York provides generous medical benefits (including dental and vision through respective unions or funds), retirement, tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits. CFB offers a flexible and hybrid work schedule, opportunities for career development, learning & development (leadership training and coaching), wellness programs, and much more!

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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

The CFB is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to diversity. All individuals are encouraged to apply. If you anticipate needing any type of reasonable accommodation to apply for an employment opportunity, please contact access@nyccfb.info or (212) 409-1800.

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.

Apply Link: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/general-counsel-in-manhattan-jid-38143

(Posted November 25, 2025)

Associate Counsel – Office of General Counsel

About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany’s broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State’s capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:
The Associate Counsel is a member of the SUNY Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) assigned to represent the University at Albany Campus, and is located on the UAlbany Campus. The position is responsible for all matters affecting the legal interests of the Campus, reporting directly to the Chief Campus Counsel at UAlbany for all legal matters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position advises on a wide range of legal issues pertaining to University business, its relationships with affiliated entities, and its administrators, faculty, and staff. Those responsibilities include providing up-to-date and timely legal advice based on thorough research on: student leaves of absence, discipline, dismissal, and appeals; compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, FERPA, New York Education Law Article 129-b; faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, investigations, discipline, termination and discrimination; reviewing the legal ramifications of external audits, and FOIL handling and interpretation.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts within the context of New York State finance and procurement guidelines.
• This position will also assist in UAlbany litigation, which is primarily handled in court by the NYS Attorney General as trial counsel, and represents UAlbany and UAlbany employees in state and federal administrative agency proceedings.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Chief Campus Counsel.
• Supervises the following positions: None.

Job Requirements:

• Developing, negotiating, reviewing academic agreements with other colleges and universities.
• Providing advice and recommendations regarding campus-based policies.
• Legal support to the Office of Enterprise Risk Management.
• Advising in various student-related matters concerning academic leaves, discipline and dismissal.
• Creating clear, concise, enforceable, persuasive legal drafts and writing supported by competent legal authority.
• Representing UAlbany and UAlbany employees in state and federal administrative agency proceedings as well as, on occasion, in state and federal courts.
• Representing UAlbany in employee and student discipline matters; discrimination cases and internal investigations, and with labor and employment issues.
• Developing and delivering training to campus constituencies on key compliance issues including 1st Amendment, attorney-client privilege, record retention/e-discovery, email, FOIL, media responses, NYS Ethics, and other areas of importance to the campus.
• Maintaining good relationships and communicating effectively with clients.
• Adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Keeping clients updated on changes to the law affecting the University’s legal interests.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the New York State Bar (or eligibility for immediate admission) and
• A minimum of five (5) years of legal experience.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated Experience in:

• Higher Education Law.
• Employment and Discrimination Law (including arbitrations and interrogations.
• Litigation experience on behalf of SUNY or another New York State agency.
• Policy development.
• Student Affairs related issues (including small claims).
• Research related to contractual issues.
• Procurement contracts.

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment.

Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Associate Counsel, MP, $130,000 to $150,000

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. The University at Albany’s Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

Please apply online via https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194233

Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).

A review of applications will start on November 10, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.

(Posted November 17, 2025)

Corporate Tax Associate

Location
Any NP office or Remote

Position Summary
At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our Corporate Practice Group is seeking to hire a mid-level associate to join our Tax Team in any of our U.S. offices, or remote.

The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience with broad knowledge of corporate and transactional tax matters. The successful candidate will support our general corporate law team on matters in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, international transactions, and REITs.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client service.

NP is an industry leader in corporate transactions. Our firm has over 200 business lawyers who work together to handle the full range of mergers, sales, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, licensing, and strategic transactions for both private and public clients – from structure and strategy to negotiation and documentation. Our clients are strategic and private investors, artists, fashion brands, health care organizations, large and emerging growth companies and renowned academic institutions creating innovations that will drive society far into the future.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary ranges for this position, depending on location, are as follows.

• Albany, NY: $180,000 to $200,000
• Boston, MA: $275,000 to $325,000
• Chicago, IL: $275,000 to $325,000
• Long Island, NY: $220,000 to $240,000
• Los Angeles, CA: $275,000 to $325,000
• Manchester, NH: $180,000 to $200,000
• New York, NY: $275,000 to $325,000
• Providence, RI: $180,000 to $200,000
• Rochester, NY: $180,000 to $200,000
• San Francisco, CA: $275,000 to $325,000
• Washington, DC: $275,000 to $325,000

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salar(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer: Disability/ Veteran.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Riqht to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

For consideration, please visit our website to apply online at http://www.nixonpeabody.com/careers

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Sussman, Senior Legal Recruiting Specialist, at hsussman@nixonpeabody.com.

(Posted November 13, 2025)

Corporate Tax Counsel

Location
Any NP office or Remote

Position Summary
At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic, religious, genders, and personal backgrounds. Therefore, we encourage talented individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Our Corporate Practice Group is seeking to hire a corporate tax counsels to join our Tax Team in any of our U.S. offices, or remote.

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience with broad knowledge of corporate and transactional tax matters. The successful candidate will support our general corporate law team on matters in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, international transactions, and REITs.

Qualified candidates will have strong academic credentials, superb judgment and communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent client service.

NP is an industry leader in corporate transactions. Our firm has over 200 business lawyers who work together to handle the full range of mergers, sales, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, licensing, and strategic transactions for both private and public clients – from structure and strategy to negotiation and documentation. Our clients are strategic and private investors, artists, fashion brands, health care organizations, large and emerging growth companies and renowned academic institutions creating innovations that will drive society far into the future.

In accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, the anticipated annual salary ranges for this position for all locations is $350,000 to $450,000.

In addition to a standard benefits package, this role may be eligible for additional contingent compensation based on an array of factors, including but not limited to: work performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications. Because such contingent compensation is not yet calculable or may be zero ($0) in some circumstances, the above-listed salary range(s) are Nixon Peabody’s good faith estimate of the annual salar(ies) it reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of this posting.

A career at Nixon Peabody is the opportunity to do work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, to learn at a firm that taps into the power of collaboration and collective thinking.

Principals Only.

Nixon Peabody LLP is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer: Disability/ Veteran.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To comply with Federal law, Nixon Peabody participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are verified through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm their identity and employment eligibility. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Riqht to Work posters on the Nixon Peabody Careers page for more information.

For consideration, please visit our website to apply online at http://www.nixonpeabody.com/careers

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Sussman, Senior Legal Recruiting Specialist, at hsussman@nixonpeabody.com.

(Posted November 13, 2025)

Office of New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh seeks a Legislative Counsel

The Office of New York State Senator Brian Kavanagh seeks an experienced Legislative Counsel to join our team. Senator Kavanagh chairs the Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development and leads an ambitious and progressive legislative and policy portfolio focused on housing, environmental sustainability, energy, and gun violence prevention, as well as various issues related to effectively representing 320,000 constituents in Lower Manhattan.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing and driving an ambitious, progressive legislative, budgetary, and policy agenda in collaboration with the Senator, staff colleagues, other elected and government officials, constituents, and advocacy organizations;
• Researching, drafting, and advancing legislative, budgetary, and policy issues through the legislative process;
• Leading advocacy strategies, building and managing coalitions, negotiating with stakeholders, advocates, and colleagues in and out of government;
• Representing the office and staffing the Senator at meetings and public events;
• Assisting in the management of legislative fellows and interns;
• Drafting correspondence, briefings, talking points, presentations, and other materials as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. or similar advanced degree;
• Significant experience with legislation or public policy, ideally state-level legislative, budgetary, and policymaking processes;
• Demonstrated commitment to public service;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a very high level of attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify and act upon issues in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, maintain composure under pressure, and build relationships with key stakeholders;
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work long hours, including evenings and some weekends as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with New York government and the Lower Manhattan neighborhoods comprising Senate District 27.

This position may be based in Albany with occasional travel to New York City as needed or based in New York City with travel to Albany for legislative session days and other occasions.

To apply, candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples to resumes@kavanagh.nyc. Please do not apply through a third-party website. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Personal, sick, and vacation time, as well as paid state holidays
• State pension and deferred compensation plan
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Pre-tax transit benefit

The New York State Senate is an equal opportunity employer.

(Posted November 3, 2025)

The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School has two job openings! 

1. We are seeking an attorney, either experienced (4+ years) or early career (0-3 years), to join our Renewable Energy Legal Defense Initiative. For a more experienced candidate, this would be an opportunity to take on a leadership role in helping address local opposition and other barriers to the siting and build-out of renewable energy infrastructure. A more junior candidate would still take on significant responsibility from the outset. This position is available immediately and open until filled. Details and application instructions for early-career applicants can be found here; Candidates with 4+ years of relevant experience should apply here.
2. Our search for our Fall 2026 Climate Justice Fellow is underway. This is an early-career opportunity to serve in a multifaceted role at the Center, working on climate and environmental justice issues, among others. Details and application instructions can be found here.

Both positions are based in New York City, and require you to be in the office three days/week.

(Posted October 31, 2025)

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