Staff Counsel

**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is the nations leading municipal enforcement agency charged with delivering economic justice. DCWP leverages its authority to bring New Yorkers real economic relief and protect them from predatory, deceptive, and unfair practices that violate their rights as consumers and workers. This includes pioneering cutting-edge protections, such as the Citys Consumer Protection Law, Protected Time Off Law, Fair Workweek Law, and Delivery Worker Laws, including the Minimum Pay Rate for delivery workers. Through licensing more than 45,000 businesses in over 45 industries, DCWP ensures fair competition and a level playing field for responsible small businesses that are integral to New York Citys vibrant communities. DCWP also provides essential services such as free tax preparation and financial counseling to ensure New Yorkers keep more of what they earn and can plan for their futures. DCWP is committed to making sure New York City is a fairer, more affordable place to live. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.DCWP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Staff Counsel in the General Counsel Division, to enforce laws that protect NYC consumers and promote the Mayors affordability agenda. Staff Counsel will be responsible for initiating, investigating, and litigating cases at the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) and New York state court against individuals and businesses that violate New York Citys licensing and consumer protection laws. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Staff Counsel responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Investigate and prosecute businesses engaged in illegal conduct;- Identify unlawful conduct for potential investigation and litigation and develop investigation plan;- Oversee regulatory compliance projects of businesses;- Develop large scale regulatory enforcement plans;- Perform legal research and draft memorandum on legal issues facing the agency;- Draft general correspondence and legal documents to respondents, consumers and others;- Conduct depositions and try cases on behalf of the agency at New York Citys administrative tribunal and state court;- Draft and negotiate settlement agreements of enforcement proceedings initiated by attorneysand the agencys field inspectors; and- Participate in agency outreach and trainings for business and public education.The ideal candidate will be responsible for these functions, as well as for special projects and assignments related to consumer or licensee issues or to DCWPs operations. In addition, as part of these functions, the Staff Counsel is responsible for careful case project management and operational tasks necessary to support and effectuate this work.