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Job description

The Contracts and Real Estate Division of the New York City Law Department seeks applications from experienced attorneys to provide counseling to City agencies on the processes that govern City transactions, such as procurements and real estate transactions; to work on special projects, mainly as primary counsel on complex transactions; and to review City transactional documents. Recent projects have included advising on the City’s East Side Coastal Resiliency Project, advising on the City’s procurement of energy and energy related products and the negotiation and drafting of Project Labor Agreements.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State and must have substantial legal experience following graduation from an ABA accredited law school. Ideal applicants should demonstrate substantial transactional experience, strong legal writing and analytical skills, strong interpersonal skills and excellent judgment.

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.

, $84,975.00 – $175,100.00

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