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Deputy General Counsel

Job Description

The New York City Fire Pension Fund seeks a full-time experienced agency attorney in the Legal Division, reporting directly to the General Counsel.

Under direct supervision, responsibilities will include performing complex legal analyses, reviewing and editing contracts, serving as agency’s Privacy Officer, evaluating policy issues and formulating legal opinions, verifying pleadings and acting as liaison to NYC Law Department, serving as agency’s Records Access Officer under FOIL, providing guidance regarding implementation of court orders including Domestic Relations Orders, reviewing and analyzing documents such as beneficiary designations, Powers of Attorney, wills, and affidavits, interacting with members of the Board of Trustees relative to disability applications and investment matters, providing daily legal guidance to agency staff, conducting legal research, interacting with legal staff of other City and State agencies, and performing duties of General Counsel in her absence.

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.

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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What You Should Know About Deputy General Counsel, City of New York

Are you an experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge? The New York City Fire Pension Fund is on the hunt for a Deputy General Counsel to join our dynamic Legal Division right in the heart of New York, NY. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you’ll be diving into a variety of complex legal analyses and getting involved in everything from contract reviews to policy evaluations. Not only will you serve as the agency's Privacy Officer, but you'll also be the crucial point of contact for the NYC Law Department, managing legal pleadings and responses. This role demands a proactive approach, as you'll review important documents like beneficiary designations and Powers of Attorney while offering daily legal guidance to our dedicated staff. Interacting with Board members and overseeing matters related to disability applications will also be part of your day-to-day. With your strong legal foundation and a minimum of four years of hands-on experience—particularly in supervisory roles—you’ll drive impactful legal decisions that shape the agency's work. If you are passionate about law and making a difference in your community, we would love to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Deputy General Counsel Role at City of New York

What are the main responsibilities of a Deputy General Counsel at the New York City Fire Pension Fund?

As the Deputy General Counsel at the New York City Fire Pension Fund, you will be responsible for performing complex legal analyses, reviewing and editing contracts, and acting as the agency's Privacy Officer. You’ll also evaluate policy issues, provide legal opinions, and verify pleadings while serving as a liaison to the NYC Law Department.