Assistant Counsel

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Gaming Commission seeks an Assistant Counsel to support its mission of upholding integrity in all lawful gaming and horse racing activities across New York.

Ideal candidates will be admitted to the NYS Bar with at least two years of legal experience, strong litigation capability, and excellent writing and research skills. The role includes drafting contracts and regulations and coordinating with AG and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Admitted to, and a member in good standing of, the New York State Bar.
• Two years of experience in the practice of law.
• Excellent legal analysis, research, and writing skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Litigation experience with strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office and legal research platforms (LEXIS).
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commission in adjudicatory proceedings and litigation.
• Collaborate with the Office of the NYS Attorney General, local District Attorneys, and outside counsel on civil actions, criminal prosecutions, and intellectual property.
• Assist with investigations and special projects for Counsel's Office or the Commission.
• Advise Commission staff and the Commission on general legal issues, best practices, and regulatory matters.
• Draft contracts, agreements, and memoranda.
• Analyze and draft legislation, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Examine compliance with the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, SAP, Tax Law, General Business Law, General Municipal Law, and Commission regulations.
• Assist with FOIL responses.

Skills

Legal analysis

Research

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Litigation experience

Education

Admitted to NYS Bar

Juris Doctorate

Tools

LEXIS

MS Office

Job description

Duties Description

Looking for a change in pace from the ordinary and mundane? The New York State Gaming Commission seeks a skilled and motivated Assistant Counsel to actively support the Commission's exciting and important mission to ensure that all lawful gaming and horse racing activity conducted in this State is of the highest integrity, credibility, and quality. The Commission is the State's regulatory body over all forms of gaming conducted within the State, with varied responsibilities including operation of the $10 billion-per-year New York Lottery and regulation of commercial casinos, mobile sports wagering, Indian casinos, video lottery gaming, interactive fantasy sports, charitable gaming, and horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in New York State.

Description

Duties Description

Looking for a change in pace from the ordinary and mundane? The New York State Gaming Commission seeks a skilled and motivated Assistant Counsel to actively support the Commission's exciting and important mission to ensure that all lawful gaming and horse racing activity conducted in this State is of the highest integrity, credibility, and quality. The Commission is the State's regulatory body over all forms of gaming conducted within the State, with varied responsibilities including operation of the $10 billion-per-year New York Lottery and regulation of commercial casinos, mobile sports wagering, Indian casinos, video lottery gaming, interactive fantasy sports, charitable gaming, and horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering in New York State.

Required

• Represent the Commission in adjudicatory proceedings and litigation;
• Work with the Office of the New York State Attorney General, local District Attorneys, and outside counsel on various issues including civil actions, criminal prosecutions, and intellectual property;
• Assist with investigations and special projects for Counsel's Office or the Commission;
• Advise Commission staff and the Commission on general legal and topical issues, best practices, and other matters related to all areas of legal gaming that are regulated by the Commission;
• Draft contracts, agreements, and memoranda;
• Analyze and draft legislation, rules, regulations, and policies;
• Examine compliance with the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, State Administrative Procedure Act, Tax Law, General Business Law, General Municipal Law, and Commission regulations; and
• Assist with responses to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests submitted to the Commission.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Admitted to, and a member in good standing of, the New York State Bar
• At least two years of experience in the practice of law
• Excellent legal analysis, research, and writing skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Litigation experience, including strong verbal communication skills
• Comfort with and experience using technology to complete legal work, including knowledge of and experience with PC applications, such as Microsoft Office, and legal research platforms (currently using LEXIS)
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality control

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Strong background in litigation
• Strong analytical and writing skills

Additional Comments

Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the State. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties.

Pre-Employment Restrictions

The law that established the Commission (specifically, Section 107 or the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The NYS Gaming Commission is an equal opportunity employer, does not tolerate discrimination in employment, programs, or activities on any basis protected by federal or state law, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. Please direct inquiries to the Office for Equal Opportunity at [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance to fully participate in the application and interview process for the position sought, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.