Regulatory Counsel - Gaming & Compliance

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Gaming Commission seeks an Assistant Counsel to support its mission of upholding integrity in all lawful gaming and horse racing activities across New York.

Ideal candidates will be admitted to the NYS Bar with at least two years of legal experience, strong litigation capability, and excellent writing and research skills. The role includes drafting contracts and regulations and coordinating with AG and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• Admitted to, and a member in good standing of, the New York State Bar.
• Two years of experience in the practice of law.
• Excellent legal analysis, research, and writing skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Litigation experience with strong verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office and legal research platforms (LEXIS).
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commission in adjudicatory proceedings and litigation.
• Collaborate with the Office of the NYS Attorney General, local District Attorneys, and outside counsel on civil actions, criminal prosecutions, and intellectual property.
• Assist with investigations and special projects for Counsel's Office or the Commission.
• Advise Commission staff and the Commission on general legal issues, best practices, and regulatory matters.
• Draft contracts, agreements, and memoranda.
• Analyze and draft legislation, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Examine compliance with the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, SAP, Tax Law, General Business Law, General Municipal Law, and Commission regulations.
• Assist with FOIL responses.

Skills

Legal analysis

Research

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Litigation experience

Education

Admitted to NYS Bar

Juris Doctorate

Tools

LEXIS

MS Office

Job description

The New York State Gaming Commission seeks an Assistant Counsel to support its mission of upholding integrity in all lawful gaming and horse racing activities across New York.

Ideal candidates will be admitted to the NYS Bar with at least two years of legal experience, strong litigation capability, and excellent writing and research skills. The role includes drafting contracts and regulations and coordinating with AG and outside counsel.