Legislative Counsel & Regulatory Advisor

DGS Office of External Affairs; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control seeks an Associate Counsel to provide legal advice and legislative support to agency staff. The role involves drafting legislation, analyzing bills for legal sufficiency, and conducting research to respond to legal opinions and decisions.

The position is located in Buffalo, NY and reports to executive and program administrators within the agency. Key qualifications include NYS Bar admission, four years of experience, a valid NYS driver's license or

Qualifications

• Admission to and membership in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• Four years of subsequent professional legal experience.
• Ability to conduct legal research and provide written and oral legal opinions.
• Experience with legislative drafting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to agency staff.
• Draft proposed legislation and analyze bills for legal sufficiency.
• Recommend changes to agency rules and regulations.
• Conduct legal research to respond to requests for opinions and decisions.

Skills

NY State Bar

4 years experience

Legal research

Legislative drafting

Driver's license

Job description

New York Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control seeks an Associate Counsel to provide legal advice and legislative support to agency staff. The role involves drafting legislation, analyzing bills for legal sufficiency, and conducting research to respond to legal opinions and decisions.

The position is located in Buffalo, NY and reports to executive and program administrators within the agency. Key qualifications include NYS Bar admission, four years of experience, a valid NYS driver's license or