Associate Counsel - VID 226169

State of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Downstate Location Pay

Job summary

State of New York seeks a licensed attorney to provide legal counsel to executive leadership and staff across the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The role involves advising on legal matters, drafting and reviewing contracts, and shaping internal policies.

You will interpret laws and coordinate FOIL responses, contributing to litigation support and training activities. Required is NYS Bar admission and four years of post‑admission experience.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Minimum four years of professional legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and recommendations to Executive and management teams.
• Communicate legal advice to staff.
• Draft, review, or approve contracts as needed.
• Assist in development of internal policies and procedures.
• Interpret laws, rules, and regulations; conduct legal research.
• Monitor FOIL activities and coordinate with agency offices.

Skills

Legal advisory

FOIL coordination

Policy development

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

New York Bar admission

Job description

Duties

• Provide legal counsel and recommendations to Executive and management teams.
• Communicate legal advice to staff.
• May draft, review, or approve contracts.
• Assist in development of internal policies and procedures.
• Interpret laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Conduct legal research.
• Analyze legal opinions, briefs, and other documents.
• Monitor all activity relating to FOIL, ensuring proper coordination with relevant agency offices as needed.
• Advise the Records Access Officer on requirements of the New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and determining if records are subject to disclosure or exemption; and review FOIL responses for legal sufficiency.
• Prepare as necessary, rules and regulations in support of bureaus including processing in accordance with the State Administrative Procedure Act.
• Educate staff and coordinate training opportunities, which may include conducting seminars, workshops, and presentations.
• Support the agency’s litigation function and assist with litigation related matters.
• Assist with case preparation, discovery, records review, and development of litigation strategy.
• Coordinate with agency staff on pending litigation and related legal issues.
• Assist in representing the agency in Article 78 proceedings and other civil litigation matters.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Salary

• $120,471 - $152,238/year

Qualifications

Admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar and four years of subsequent professional legal experience.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Other Information

• Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Downstate: Location Pay of $4,150

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affir­mative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.