Director of the Employment Law Unit

City of New York
📍 New York, NY, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted February 28, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and assistance to the entire agency. Specifically, OGC works to ensure that the innovative programs and initiatives of the NYC Health Department are supported by a dedicated legal team. The OGC is comprised of team members who work in a variety of areas including legal affairs (legal and policy analysis; health code enforcement; records access), contracts, privacy, and employment law. OGC also houses the Institutional Review Board and attorneys working in the Assisted Outpatient Treatment program.

The Employment Law Unit (ELU) is a vital program situated within OGC. With jurisdiction over the 7,000 employees in the agency and the 800 employees in the Office of Chief Medical Examiner ELU investigates, mediates, and prosecutes matters relating to, but not limited to, employee misconduct and fitness for duty. ELU also provides legal assistance to the OGC regarding varied assignments and participat...

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Job Details

  • Location New York, NY
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date February 28, 2026
  • Application Deadline March 05, 2026