Assistant Corporation Counsel - Commercial and Real Estate Litigation - job 1 of 2

The Commercial & Real Estate Litigation Division of the New York City Law Department seeks an experienced litigator with strong research and writing skills to represent the City and related entities in commercial litigation matters. The position is for an attorney to handle the Division's complex commercial cases, including procurement and breach of contract disputes arising out of contracts for critically needed goods and services, challenges to important government initiatives, and claims under multimillion-dollar construction contracts with private companies to build or repair the City's infrastructure. The position will also involve counseling City agencies regarding procurement issues, the contractual ADR process, and other matters. The Division litigates in both state and federal courts and before administrative tribunals, such as the Contract Dispute Resolution Board.

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ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - 30112

Applicants must be graduates of ABA accredited law schools and have at least three years of legal experience. Applicants must be admitted and in good standing in New York State. Candidates must possess strong legal writing and analytical skills, as well as excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.

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.