In-House General Counsel - NYC (AGC)

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

Job summary

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) – Office of General Counsel in New York City seeks an Associate General Counsel with 2–5 years of experience as a law firm associate or in-house counsel. The role reports to the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsels and is located in NYC.

The selected candidate will handle a broad range of legal matters, draft memoranda, contracts, and policies, and advise across divisions.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Highly collaborative and client-focused.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Knowledge of contract law; labor and employment law; and government ethics and compliance.
• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Researching complex legal issues and writing memoranda.
• Reviewing and drafting contracts and procurement documents.
• Crafting, reviewing, and revising OAG policies to ensure compliance.
• Assisting with sensitive employment and labor law matters.
• Assisting with litigation and subpoena responses.
• Collaborating with OGC attorneys on internal changes and policy initiatives.
• Staying current on AI-related legal developments and advising accordingly.
• Interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations and assisting with pending legislation.
• Additional duties as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative spirit

Fast-paced work experience

Job description

The Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) – Office of General Counsel in New York City seeks an Associate General Counsel with 2–5 years of experience as a law firm associate or in-house counsel. The role reports to the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsels and is located in NYC.

The selected candidate will handle a broad range of legal matters, draft memoranda, contracts, and policies, and advise across divisions.