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ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW UNIT
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
07/31/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Office Of Legal Affairs-Mgr
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel (M-III) for the Employment Law Unit, the Assistant General Counsel (M-II) serves as a senior executive manager with wide latitude for independent judgment and high-level decision making. This role is responsible for the overall strategic direction and day-to-day executive operations of the ELU, directly supervising all attorney and support staff.
The Office of the General Counsel is recruiting for one (1) Executive Agency Counsel M2 to function as an Assistant General Counsel for the Employment Law Unit who will:
- Direct and manage the day-to-day executive operations of the ELU and supervises all Unit staff. This includes providing executive supervision and oversight of the Agency Attorney and support staff, ensuring appropriate volume of work, and providing expert legal guidance on successful trial advocacy. This duty is performed under the general oversight of the M-111 Associate General Counsel, with the M-11 primarily focused on implementing the strategic direction and managing the operational workflow for the Unit. Serves as a critical executive level decision-maker in the absence of the M-111 Associate General Counsel.
- Review and resolve highly complex EEO litigation and investigative issues. Prepare confidential legal summaries and formal memoranda recommending disciplinary action, investigations, and other proposed management resolutions. In the absence of the Associate General Counsel (M-111], acts directly on their behalf to meet with the Senior Deputy General Counsel and other senior leadership, authorizing investigative actions, making initial decisions to suspend employees for serious misconduct, and counseling senior managers on responses to subpoenas, temporary restraining orders (TROs), and requests for injunctive relief.
- Manage and oversee the prosecution of misconduct and incompetence cases filed before the Citywide Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), directing and providing guidance to attorney staff on the review and drafting of disciplinary charges to ensure successful prosecution. Coordinate agency employee discipline initiatives with the Office of Human Resources Solutions through early intervention and oversees the investigative review of disciplinary referrals with the Inspector General and other investigative entities within and outside the agency.
- Manage the strategic defense of discrimination complaints filed before Federal, State, and City EEO enforcement agencies, overseeing all aspects of the agency's defense including comprehensive witness and case preparation. Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for external agencies (e.g., Law Department, Department of Investigations, City Office of Labor Relations) regarding the conduct of outside litigation and proposes case settlements as appropriate.
- Litigate the most complex and high-profile discipline and EEO cases which are beyond the expertise of subordinate attorney staff, setting the standard for advocacy within the unit. Conducts mandatory and ongoing legal training for agency employees on EEO and disciplinary processes to ensure compliance with external training mandates.
- Ensure full regulatory and internal compliance. This includes preparing formal legal opinions on Conflict-of-Interest issues (e.g., legal waivers), ensuring that required monthly data collection reports are provided to the Senior Deputy General Counsel, and filed with external partners (e.g., EEO Office, COIB), and confirming that all case management tools and reports are maintained according to agency and legal standards.
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005
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.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
- Litigation experience needed - Ability to investigate allegations of misconduct, as well as, discrimination claims - Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to handle multiple high-level matters simultaneously
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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.
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Job ID
761235
Posted until
09/29/2026
Title code
95005
Civil service title
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW UNIT
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M2
Number of positions
1
Work location
4 World Trade Center
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW UNIT
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW UNIT
- HRA/DEPT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Posted on
07/31/2026
- Full-time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No exam required
Department
Office Of Legal Affairs-Mgr
Save
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel (M-III) for the Employment Law Unit, the Assistant General Counsel (M-II) serves as a senior executive manager with wide latitude for independent judgment and high-level decision making. This role is responsible for the overall strategic direction and day-to-day executive operations of the ELU, directly supervising all attorney and support staff.
The Office of the General Counsel is recruiting for one (1) Executive Agency Counsel M2 to function as an Assistant General Counsel for the Employment Law Unit who will:
- Direct and manage the day-to-day executive operations of the ELU and supervises all Unit staff. This includes providing executive supervision and oversight of the Agency Attorney and support staff, ensuring appropriate volume of work, and providing expert legal guidance on successful trial advocacy. This duty is performed under the general oversight of the M-111 Associate General Counsel, with the M-11 primarily focused on implementing the strategic direction and managing the operational workflow for the Unit. Serves as a critical executive level decision-maker in the absence of the M-111 Associate General Counsel.
- Review and resolve highly complex EEO litigation and investigative issues. Prepare confidential legal summaries and formal memoranda recommending disciplinary action, investigations, and other proposed management resolutions. In the absence of the Associate General Counsel (M-111], acts directly on their behalf to meet with the Senior Deputy General Counsel and other senior leadership, authorizing investigative actions, making initial decisions to suspend employees for serious misconduct, and counseling senior managers on responses to subpoenas, temporary restraining orders (TROs), and requests for injunctive relief.
- Manage and oversee the prosecution of misconduct and incompetence cases filed before the Citywide Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH), directing and providing guidance to attorney staff on the review and drafting of disciplinary charges to ensure successful prosecution. Coordinate agency employee discipline initiatives with the Office of Human Resources Solutions through early intervention and oversees the investigative review of disciplinary referrals with the Inspector General and other investigative entities within and outside the agency.
- Manage the strategic defense of discrimination complaints filed before Federal, State, and City EEO enforcement agencies, overseeing all aspects of the agency's defense including comprehensive witness and case preparation. Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for external agencies (e.g., Law Department, Department of Investigations, City Office of Labor Relations) regarding the conduct of outside litigation and proposes case settlements as appropriate.
- Litigate the most complex and high-profile discipline and EEO cases which are beyond the expertise of subordinate attorney staff, setting the standard for advocacy within the unit. Conducts mandatory and ongoing legal training for agency employees on EEO and disciplinary processes to ensure compliance with external training mandates.
- Ensure full regulatory and internal compliance. This includes preparing formal legal opinions on Conflict-of-Interest issues (e.g., legal waivers), ensuring that required monthly data collection reports are provided to the Senior Deputy General Counsel, and filed with external partners (e.g., EEO Office, COIB), and confirming that all case management tools and reports are maintained according to agency and legal standards.
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005
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.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Preferred Skills
- Litigation experience needed - Ability to investigate allegations of misconduct, as well as, discrimination claims - Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to handle multiple high-level matters simultaneously
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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.
Save
Job ID
761235
Posted until
09/29/2026
Title code
95005
Civil service title
EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW UNIT
- Experience level: Manager
Job level
M2
Number of positions
1
Work location
4 World Trade Center
- Category: Administration & Human Resources
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, EMPLOYMENT LAW UNIT
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant general counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one state
- Five or more years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a law firm
- Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and management
- Experience advising on corporate governance, compliance, or regulatory matters
- Ability to manage outside counsel relationships and control legal spend
- Strong communication skills for advising non-legal business stakeholders
Tips for Your Assistant General Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume for the sector
Assistant general counsel roles in financial services prioritize regulatory and securities experience, while tech companies weight commercial contracts and data privacy. Reorder your bullet points so the most relevant practice area leads for each application you submit.
Demonstrate outside-to-in-house transition fluency
If you're moving from a law firm, hiring managers want proof you can shift from billing hours to managing business risk. Highlight matters where you advised on business strategy, not just legal outcomes, and quantify the deal or dispute value where you can.
Highlight your bar admission and state coverage
Many postings specify the states where the company operates and expect admission there. List every active bar admission on your resume prominently, and note any multi-state litigation or regulatory work you've handled to show geographic reach.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant general counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare business-impact stories for interviews
Interviewers at this level ask how you've reduced legal spend, accelerated contract cycles, or resolved disputes without litigation. Prepare three to four concrete examples where your legal judgment produced a measurable business result, and practice delivering each in under two minutes.
Negotiate title, scope, and reporting line
Before accepting an offer, confirm whether the role reports to the general counsel or a deputy, how many direct reports you'll have, and whether the title carries budget authority. These structural factors affect your career trajectory far more than base salary adjustments at this level.
Assistant General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant general counsels?
The companies hiring the most assistant general counsels right now include JPMorganChase, Meta, and MrBeast, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, and technology.
How many assistant general counsel jobs are remote?
About 60% of assistant general counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a shift toward flexible arrangements for senior legal roles. Sub-specializations in commercial contracts, data privacy, and employment law tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while roles tied to litigation oversight or on-site operations are more likely to require regular in-office presence.
How do you become an assistant general counsel?
Start by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar in the states relevant to your target employers, and building substantive practice experience either at a law firm or in a junior in-house role. Develop expertise in a discrete area such as commercial contracts, employment, or regulatory compliance, then pursue roles that align with that focus. Internal promotions from senior counsel or associate general counsel positions are a common path, as is a lateral move from a firm partnership track into a corporate legal department.
Can you get an assistant general counsel role with limited in-house experience?
Yes, candidates with strong law firm backgrounds regularly land assistant general counsel roles without prior in-house experience, particularly in mid-size companies that value deep practice-area expertise over corporate culture fit. The most effective approach is to target industries where your firm experience maps directly to the company's legal needs, and to frame your resume around business outcomes rather than billing metrics. Smaller legal departments and startups are often more open to first-time in-house candidates than large enterprise legal teams.
What does the assistant general counsel interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening call from human resources or a talent partner, followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or deputy general counsel focused on your practice area and judgment. You'll usually meet cross-functional business leaders in a subsequent round, since the role requires advising finance, HR, and operations stakeholders. Final rounds often include a case study or hypothetical legal scenario, and reference checks with former supervisors and clients are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your practice area, industry, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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