General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner of Legal Affairs

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Job Description The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. DSNY is seeking a strategic and highly-experienced attorney to serve as General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs (“General Counsel”). Reporting to the Commissioner, the General Counsel serves as the chief legal officer for the agency. This executive-level role oversees the Department’s Bureau of Legal Affairs, a team of attorneys and related support staff with expertise in environmental law, labor law, procurement, litigation, legislative and regulatory matters, and employee discipline. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Executive Legal Strategy: Serve as Agency Ge...