Assistant Counsel

ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the New York State Comptroller seeks an Assistant Counsel to support the Pension Investments & Cash Management Legal division. Responsibilities include negotiating and managing investments, drafting substantive documents, and reviewing legal matters in portfolio management, with collaboration across investment staff.

Minimum qualifications require NY Bar admission and at least two years of practice after admission; telecommuting is allowed and the role is full-time in a division

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar and two years of practice after admission.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage investments across asset classes; draft substantive documents and review related legal matters.
• Collaborate with investment staff on investment negotiations and portfolio management.
• Draft and negotiate investment-related agreements and documents.
• Coordinate with investment staff to ensure timely and compliant transactions.

Skills

Investment law

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Outside counsel management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York State Bar admission

Job description

#2465 - Assistant Counsel

Work closely with investment staff on the negotiation and management of investments across all asset classes including public equity, fixed income, real estate, private equity, real assets, absolute return, credit and opportunistic strategies. Actively participate in the negotiation and/or drafting of all substantive documents and review related legal matters arising in the management of the portfolio.

Work closely with investment staff on the negotiation and management of investments across all asset classes including public equity, fixed income, real estate, private equity, real assets, absolute return, credit and opportunistic strategies. Actively participate in the negotiation and/or drafting of all substantive documents and review related legal matters arising in the management of the portfolio.

Position Summary

Item #: 06892

Bargaining Unit: Management Confidential

Division: Legal Services

Bureau: Pension Investments & Cash Management Legal

Jurisdictional Class: Exempt

Appointment Type: Temporary

Salary Grade: 600

Salary Range: $165,239 - $208,200

Employment Type: FULL TIME

Occupational Category: Other

NY HELPS: No

Travel Percentage: 5%

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 9-5PM

Shift: Day

Mandatory Overtime: No

Compressed Workweek Allowed: No

Telecommuting Allowed: Yes

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had two years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Meaningful investment management law experience, particularly in respect of alternative investments.
• 5+ years of large corporate law firm and/or in-house experience in respect of private investment fund formation and/or mergers and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of fixed income and public equities investments.
• Knowledge of corporate, partnership and securities law; and ERISA generally.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
• Experience working on bespoke investment transactions.
• Ability to handle several matters concurrently while keeping pace with transaction timing needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with investment staff and offer pragmatic solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior legal and business staff orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage outside counsel in a cost-efficient manner.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment

Contact Information

If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact:

Division Contact

Kelli Bailey

[e-mail]

Human Resources Contact

Jennifer Brantigan

[phone]

[e-mail]

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at [phone].

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

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