Associate General Counsel for NYS Attorney General (3903)

State of New York - Attorney General, Office of the; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting

Location pay

Job summary

Office of the New York Attorney General in New York City is seeking an Associate General Counsel with 2–4 years of experience to handle a range of legal matters and support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.

The role focuses on research, drafting, contract review, and policy development within OGC, reporting to the General Counsel and located in the NYC office.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of relevant experience as a law firm associate or in-house attorney.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Highly collaborative and client-focused with diverse clients.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
• Knowledge of contract law; labor and employment law; government ethics and compliance is a plus.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Researching complex legal issues and writing memoranda.
• Reviewing and/or drafting contracts and procurement documents.
• Crafting policies and reviewing OAG policies for compliance.
• Assisting in sensitive employment and labor law matters.
• Representing OAG in litigation and/or subpoenas and document requests.
• Collaborating with OGC attorneys on internal changes, litigation, and policy initiatives.
• Staying current on AI-related legal issues and advising attorneys accordingly.
• Interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations and assisting with pending legislation.

Skills

Legal research

Memoranda writing

Contract review

Workload management

Collaboration with clients

Fast-paced environment

Judicial clerkship (plus)

Job description

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Title Associate General Counsel for NYS Attorney General (3903)

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $91256 to $190493 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty St

City New York

State NY

Duties Description Executive Division

Office of the General Counsel - New York City

Associate General Counsel

Reference No. OGC_NYC_AGC_3903

Application Deadline is October 2, 2026

Salary Range: $87,356 - $186,493 + $4,000 in location pay

To be considered for this opportunity, submit a complete application online at ag.ny.gov/job-postings/attorneys

The Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an attorney with two (2) to four (4) years of experience as a law firm associate or as an in-house attorney for an Associate General Counsel position in the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of legal matters, researching complex legal issues, and writing related memoranda in a fast-paced environment.

The Executive Division, in which OGC is housed, maintains the functions of OAG and includes the Senior Leadership Team; the Chief Deputy Attorneys General; the Solicitor General; and the directors of Communications, Intergovernmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs, and Research and Analytics. The Executive Division’s responsibilities include policy development, public relations, community outreach, research and analytics, drafting proposed legislation, monitoring legislation that affects OAG, and the day-to-day administration of the office.

The selected candidate will work for OGC. As the in-house counsel to OAG, OGC works collaboratively across all divisions, serving a variety of clients on a multitude of legal issues, as outlined below. This position will report directly to the General Counsel and/or the Deputy General Counsel and is located in the New York City office.

Duties

• Researching complex legal issues and writing memoranda on such issues.
• Reviewing and/or drafting contracts and procurement documents.
• Crafting, reviewing, and/or revising OAG policies, ensuring compliance with such policies, and promoting best practices across OAG.
• Assisting in sensitive employment and labor law matters.
• Representing OAG in litigation and/or subpoenas and other document requests served on OAG.
• Collaborating with OGC attorneys on internal administrative changes, affirmative litigation, and legislative and policy initiatives.
• Remaining current on the legal landscape related to Artificial Intelligence and advising OCG attorneys accordingly.
• Researching and interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations, as needed, and assisting in reviewing and advising on pending legislation.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience, including serving as an associate attorney in a law firm or in-house for a complex organization.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing multiple assignments and projects simultaneously.
• Highly collaborative and client-focused, with demonstrated experience serving a variety of clients and assisting them in achieving their objectives.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and high-impact environment.
• Knowledge of contract law; labor and employment law; and government ethics and compliance are pluses.
• Judicial clerkship experience is also a plus.

Applicants must reside in (or intend to soon become a resident of) New York state and must be admitted to practice law in New York state. In addition, the Public Officers Law requires that OAG attorneys be citizens of the United States. A two-year commitment upon being hired is a condition of employment.

Additional Comments The salary range for this position is $87,356 - $186,493, plus $4,000 in location pay. To learn more about compensation, please visit the following page:

https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/assistant_attorney_general_compensation.pdf

As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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