Randy Mastro, who was nominated as the city’s next corporation counsel, said he is honored to have the opportunity. 

“To be in a position to help the city using the power of the law to do good, that is a calling, and I’m called back to public service to do that. I’m humbled and honored to have this opportunity, and I look forward to speaking to each and every council member,” he told NY1 political anchor Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Tuesday.

If confirmed as the city's top lawyer, he would be expected to represent city agencies and elected officials.

Mastro's resume includes being the chief of staff and deputy mayor to then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani and a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

However, his record has been criticized by multiple council members. Confirmation requires majority approval of the council. 

In a statement, the City Council says it vows to schedule a hearing within the next 30 days and ensure a "transparent process."

During his role under the former Republican mayor, Mastro said he was the person who worked constructively with elected Democrats and unions that chose to “endorse our administration in record numbers.” He added that Democrats from his era, such as David Paterson, Billy Thompson and Ruben Diaz Jr., all supported him. 

“I know what it means to reach across the aisle. I know what it means to build bridges. And I did them where we achieved historic things,” he said.

When it comes to his relationship with Mayor Eric Adams, who nominated him for the role, Mastro said they have known each other in government for over 30 years and have a “mutual respect for each other.”

“So when he reached out to me, I think he shared my vision that the law department could do much more than affirmative litigation to protect civil rights, constitutional rights, social justice and that’s what I’m attracted to doing,” he said.