The Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) is a New York City oversight and service agency that manages procurement citywide, from planning and release of agency solicitations to payment of vendors. Annually, agencies procure billions in products and services from a diverse pool of vendors that represent various industries. MOCS therefore aims to ensure that the procurement process remains fair, transparent, efficient, and cost-effective.
MOCS makes it easier to do business through use of end-to-end technology tools, increases transparency by publication of enriched data and hosting public hearings, and strengthens procurement operations by providing direct assistance and resources to all stakeholders. MOCS also partners with agencies and vendors to identify areas for policy reform, resulting in ongoing process improvement to reduce administrative burdens and increase the positive impact of services on communities. The MOCS Director serves as the City Chief Procurement Officer.
For more information on MOCS, please visit About the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services – MOCS (nyc.gov).
Internship Responsibilities
The Legal Intern shall report to the General Counsel division of MOCS.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda for the General Counsel team on various procurement related topics and issues.
- Assisting with legal compliance matters relating to various local laws and executive orders.
- Reviewing contracts, franchise and concessions agreements, and other documents to ensure compliance with the laws, rules and regulations related to the procurement process.
- Drafting briefing memos.
- Reviewing and responding to Freedom of Information Law requests and providing recommendations and resolutions to Freedom of Information Law matters.
- Drafting reports
- Vetting vendors to ensure business integrity.
- Any other assignments related to the duties of this office as are necessary.
Please note: This is an on-site Internship.
Terms of Internship
- Must be currently enrolled in law school
- This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must obtain and provide proof of funding from law school.
- 35 hours/week
- June-August 2025
To Apply:
- Email resume and a single paragraph explaining your interest to jobs@mocs.nyc.gov with subject line “2025 Legal Internship”.
Application Deadline:5/09/25
