Assistant Counsel - VID 226980

Cannabis Management, Office of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Counsel, reporting to the Deputy Director of the Trade Practices Bureau within the Office of General Counsel at the Office of Cannabis Management, conducts depositions and subpoena hearings and analyzes corporate and financial documents for investigations.

You will draft memoranda, prepare hearing outlines, interview witnesses, and consult with parties on investigations and settlements, with travel about 10%, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Admission to and membership in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• Two years of subsequent professional legal experience.
• Experience in civil or criminal litigation or analyzing complex financial documents.
• Valid NYS driver's license or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct depositions and subpoena hearings for Trade Practices Bureau investigations.
• Analyze corporate and financial documents related to investigations.
• Draft legal memoranda and prepare hearing outlines.
• Conduct witness interviews and advise on investigations and settlements.

Skills

Bar admission NY

Litigation experience

Financial document analysis

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Job description

The Assistant Counsel reports to the Deputy Director of the Trade Practices Bureau within the Office of General Counsel at the Office of Cannabis Management. The role involves conducting depositions and subpoena hearings, analyzing corporate and financial documents related to Trade Practices Bureau investigations, and providing legal support to the agency. The incumbent will draft legal memoranda, prepare hearing outlines, conduct witness interviews, and consult with parties on investigations and settlements.

Key qualifications:

• Admission to and membership in good standing of the New York State Bar
• Two years of subsequent professional legal experience
• Experience in civil or criminal litigation or analyzing complex financial documents
• Valid Driver's License issued by NYS Department of Motor Vehicle or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs
• Ability to travel approximately 10%, including evenings and weekends