Assistant Deputy Counsel (Contracts and Procurement)

DGS Office of External Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Unified Court System's Office of Court Administration seeks an Assistant Deputy Counsel (Contracts and Procurement) to provide legal advice on contracts and procurement matters across court divisions.

You will review, draft, and negotiate contracts for goods and services, grant agreements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, and procurement documents, and advise on related policies and procedures, reporting to the Deputy Counsel and coordinating with judges and court

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title or a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience.
• Contracting and procurement experience in real estate, IT, and/or intellectual property.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts for goods and services, grant agreements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, and procurement documents.
• Advise on contract-related policies and procedures and coordinate with court divisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Legal experience

Contracting and procurement

Microsoft Office

Education

Admission to NYS Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Assistant Deputy Counsel (Contracts and Procurement) position in the New York State Unified Court System's Office of Court Administration provides legal advice on contract and procurement matters to various court divisions. The role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts for goods and services, grant agreements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, and procurement documents, as well as advising on contract-related policies and procedures. The position reports to the Deputy Counsel and works with judges and court personnel on the implications of administrative procedures and programs.

Key qualifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Two years of service in the Associate Counsel title or a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience
• Contracting and procurement experience, particularly in real estate, information technology, and/or intellectual property
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite