Division Chief of the Affirmative Litigation Division

The New York City Law Department is seeking applications for the position of Division Chief in its Affirmative Litigation Division. The Affirmative Litigation Division represents the City as plaintiff in matters that advance public health and safety, address significant policy issues with revenue or programmatic impact, and enforce compliance with the law. Its work spans a broad array of practice areas, including commercial disputes; securities litigation; hazardous product cases; civil racketeering, fraud, and False Claims Act matters; public nuisance and restitution claims; code enforcement and tenant protection; intellectual property litigation; civil rights actions; and administrative, regulatory, constitutional, and other challenges to actions affecting City funding and policy. The Chief sets the strategic direction for the Division in coordination with the Corporation Counsel and the Law Department’s Executive Team and ensures consistency, quality, and excellence in all legal work product. The Chief supervises, mentors, and evaluates a team of attorneys and legal support staff, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. To apply, click the Apply Now button. Upload your cover letter and résumé together as one document under "cover letter." Upload your writing sample and a list of three professional references (with contact information) together as one document under "resume."