Legislative Counsel - Policy & Regulation Expert

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

Job summary

State of New York’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control seeks an experienced attorney to draft legislation, analyze proposals, and advise agency staff on legal implications affecting programs. You will prepare memoranda, respond to requests for legal decisions, and assess the impact of new laws and rules on agency operations.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing and have at least four years of post‑admission professional legal experience, plus

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing and have four years of professional legal experience.
• Ability to analyze legislation for legal sufficiency and impact on agency programs.
• Experience drafting legislation and supporting memoranda for executive staff and legislative leaders.

Responsibilities

• Drafts proposed legislation and provides legal advice to agency staff.
• Analyzes proposed laws for compliance and impact on agency programs.
• Reviews changes in laws and regulations and proposes necessary amendments.
• Drafts memoranda and prepares requests to Executive staff, Governor’s Office, and legislative leaders for introduction.
• Provides legal opinions and conducts research to respond to requests for decisions.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legislation drafting

Advisory skills

Research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

State of New York’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control seeks an experienced attorney to draft legislation, analyze proposals, and advise agency staff on legal implications affecting programs. You will prepare memoranda, respond to requests for legal decisions, and assess the impact of new laws and rules on agency operations.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar in good standing and have at least four years of post‑admission professional legal experience, plus