Assistant General Counsel

The Office of the Bronx Borough President (Bronx BP) seeks a qualified and motivated Assistant General Counsel & Compliance Manager to support the General Counsels office. This role provides critical legal, training, and compliance support to ensure the effective operation of the agency and its programs.Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Chief Strategy Officer, the Assistant General Counsel & Compliance Manager will serve as the primary legal and compliance resource within the office, independently owning the agencys compliance portfolio while providing direct legal support to the General Counsel across a broad range of matters. This is an attorney position; applicants who are awaiting admission to the New York State Bar following successful completion of the bar examination are encouraged to apply and may be considered for appointment, consistent with the practice of the New York City Law Department and District Attorney offices. - Independently manage and administer the agencys compliance portfolio, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and Privacy functions, serving as the primary point of contact and decision-maker for day-to-day compliance matters. - Provide direct legal support to the General Counsel & Chief Strategy Officer across a broad range of matters including employment law, procurement, labor relations, and general agency operations. - Draft, review, and manage contracts, policies, memoranda, legal correspondence, and other official documents on behalf of the office. - Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses, advisories, and recommendations on complex legal and regulatory matters. - Assist the General Counsel on labor relations matters, procurement oversight, and other legal and operational priorities as assigned. - Develop, implement, and deliver agency-wide compliance training programs, policies, and procedures. - Represent the office at meetings, interagency convenings, hearings, and official proceedings as directed by the General Counsel. - Collaborate with City, State, and external regulatory bodies, oversight agencies, and intergovernmental partners as needed.This position offers close mentorship and direct proximity to senior executive leadership. Attorneys who demonstrate strong performance and growth may be considered for an additional designation of Deputy General Counsel, reflecting an expanded advisory and leadership role within the office.