Associate Counsel — Opioid Settlement Fund Oversight

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

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.