Associate Counsel — Ethics & Compliance (Albany)

New York State Legislative Ethics Commission; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission in Albany, NY seeks a full-time Associate Counsel to support the Executive Director/Counsel and Deputy Director/Counsel by providing guidance, training, and research on ethics laws for legislators and staff.

Responsibilities include legal research and memos on Public Officers Law, and reviewing annual financial disclosure filings, while upholding confidentiality and political neutrality; NY Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Strong research and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and neutrality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director/Counsel and Deputy Director/Counsel with guidance, assistance, and training on ethics laws for legislature and staff.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos on Public Officers Law.
• Review and examine statutory annual financial disclosure filings.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Confidentiality

Political neutrality

Education

Admitted to New York State Bar

Job description

The New York State Legislative Ethics Commission in Albany, NY seeks a full-time Associate Counsel to support the Executive Director/Counsel and Deputy Director/Counsel by providing guidance, training, and research on ethics laws for legislators and staff.

Responsibilities include legal research and memos on Public Officers Law, and reviewing annual financial disclosure filings, while upholding confidentiality and political neutrality; NY Bar admission is required.