Associate Counsel - VID 226242

Civicworks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Counsel will serve on the Licensing, Regulations, and Compliance team within the Office of Cannabis Management's Office of General Counsel, reporting to a Deputy Counsel.

Responsibilities include providing legal support to OCM's licensing and compliance teams, supervising attorneys and legal assistants, representing OCM in administrative hearings, drafting legislation and regulations, and conducting legal research.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the NY State Bar and in good standing.
• At least four years of post‑admission professional legal experience.
• Experience representing an agency in licensing, compliance, and enforcement matters.
• Experience drafting proposed regulations and legislation.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to meet transportation needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to licensing and compliance teams.
• Supervise attorneys and legal assistants.
• Represent the agency in administrative hearings.
• Draft legislation and regulations.
• Conduct legal research and train senior staff.
• Respond to public inquiries and manage compliance portfolio.

Skills

Legal experience

Education

NY State Bar admission (in good standing)

Job description

The Associate Counsel will serve on the Licensing, Regulations, and Compliance team within the Office of Cannabis Management's Office of General Counsel, reporting to a Deputy Counsel. Responsibilities include providing legal support to OCM's licensing and compliance teams, supervising attorneys and legal assistants, representing OCM in administrative hearings, drafting legislation and regulations, and conducting legal research. The role involves training senior staff, responding to public inquiries, and managing the compliance portion of the legal portfolio.

Key qualifications:

• Admission to and membership in good standing of the New York State Bar
• Four years of subsequent professional legal experience
• Experience representing an agency in licensing and compliance/enforcement matters, including administrative proceedings
• Experience drafting proposed regulations and legislation
• Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs