Assistant Counsel, NS Item# 06892

Office of the NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State pension with vesting after five 

Comprehensive medical, dental and view

Flexible spending accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Deferred Compensation plan

529 College Savings Programs

Holiday and paid time off

Wellness at Work Programs

Job summary

Office of the New York State Comptroller seeks a highly experienced attorney to support investment portfolio management. The role involves negotiating and drafting substantive documents and addressing complex legal matters across diverse asset classes in public equities, fixed income, real estate, and private investments.

The successful candidate will advise investment staff, supervise outside counsel, and ensure compliance with corporate and securities laws, ERISA, and related frameworks.

Qualifications

• Must have admitted to the New York State Bar and two years of practice after admission.
• Preferred: meaningful investment management law experience, particularly in respect of alternative investments.
• 5+ years of large corporate law firm or in-house experience in private investment fund formation and/or mergers & acquisitions.
• Knowledge of fixed income and public equities investments.
• Knowledge of corporate, partnership and securities law; ERISA generally.
• Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
• Experience working on bespoke investment transactions.
• Ability to handle several matters concurrently and meet transaction timing needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with investment staff and provide pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication with senior staff.
• Ability to manage outside counsel cost-effectively.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Investment law

Drafting & negotiating

Senior stakeholder communication

Multitasking across matters

Outside counsel management

Finance & accounting knowledge

ERISA knowledge

Private investments knowledge

Public equity & fixed income knowledge

Job description

Duties Description

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.

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.

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 and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations 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.

E-Verify / Visa Sponsorship

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

Compensation and Benefits

OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:

• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
• And much more