Associate Counsel

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. seeks an Associate Counsel in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to provide legal and policy support for the New York Opioid Settlement Fund. This on-site role can be based in Albany or New York City.

Applicants must be admitted to the NY State Bar with 4 years post-bar experience, strong drafting and analysis skills, and willingness to travel up to 30% as part of coordinating OSF initiatives and reporting.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 4 years post-bar experience.
• 2 years interpreting statutes, regulations, or government funding programs.
• 2 years of legal writing and analysis.
• 2 years of Board governance experience.
• Valid NY driver's license at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Review settlement recommendations and materials for alignment with agreements and statutes.
• Develop policies, guidance, and oversight mechanisms for OSF-funded initiatives.
• Provide legal review of funding and program documents and initiatives.
• Support compliance, reporting, and transparency for the Opioid Settlement Funds.
• Conduct legal research on OSF topics and related legislation.
• Draft legislation, rules, and regulations for OSF.
• Advise senior leadership on OSF policy matters.
• Coordinate with OASAS staff on duties listed above.
• Participate in OSF/OSFAB meetings and hearings.
• Supervise the OSFAB Coordinator.
• Travel: 30%.

Skills

Statutory interpretation

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Board governance

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Juris Doctor (NY Bar)

Job description

Associate Counsel

Salary Grade 29: $116,994 - $139,388 (NYC)

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one position (Albany or New York City) of Associate Counsel in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Division of General Counsel and Risk Management to provide legal and policy support to OASAS related to the administration and oversight of the New York State Opioid Settlement Fund (OSF).

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Review recommendations and meeting materials to ensure alignment with settlement agreements and statutory requirements.
• Assist OASAS in developing policies, guidance, and oversight mechanisms governing settlement funded initiatives.
• Provide legal review of funding agreements, program guidance, and settlement related initiatives.
• Support compliance, reporting, and transparency obligations related to the Opioid Settlement Funds.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on OSF related topics.
• Review and provide input on legislative actions pertaining to OSF.
• Drafting legislation, rules and regulations pertaining to OSF.
• Advise senior leadership on policy matters impacting OSF.
• Coordinate with OASAS staff in the conduct of previously noted responsibilities.
• Participate in meetings and hearings relating to OSF and OSFAB.
• Supervision of the OSFAB Coordinator.
• Travel: 30%

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 4 years post bar experience.
• 2 years' experience interpreting statutes, regulations, or government funding programs.
• 2 years of experience with legal writing and analysis.
• 2 years of Board governance experience.
• Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audits.

Location

501 7th Avenue, New York , NY 10018

Sponsorship Policy

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OASAS does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits.

• Excellent Benefits Package.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Salary: $116994 - $139388 per year