Job Description

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. FDNY’s main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and FDNY works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the FDNY’s core values.

FDNY seeks a full-time Deputy Director of Contracts, Licensing and Agreements. Under the direction of the Director of the General Law Unit & Deputy General Counsel, with considerable latitude for independent initiative, judgment and discretion, the Deputy Director of Contracts, Agreements and Licensing will be responsible for: Supervising agency attorneys and non-legal staff. Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of agreements on behalf of the agency, including MOU's and agreements related to mutual aid, access, licenses, trademarks, training, filming, donations, forgivable loans, and additional agreements required for the agency to carry out its mission. Coordinating with the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO) and various agency bureaus to ensure contracts are drafted and negotiated to meet respective bureau needs (which will require the development of knowledge in technical and operational areas of the FDNY). Overseeing required postings of MOU's to comply with local law requirements, ensuring timely renewal of contracts, and providing regular reports regarding contract status, risk analysis, and legal compliance. Managing the agency’s intellectual property matters involving the use of agency trademarks and copyrights, including coordination of enforcement actions with the NYC Law Department. Advising executive staff and management regarding contractual obligations and interpretation of contractual terms and conditions. Performing such other work as may be designated by the Director of the General Law Unit or the Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs.

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.