Senior Associate Counsel - Alcohol Regulation

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

Job summary

The State of New York's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control seeks an Associate Counsel to perform complex legal work in NYS alcoholic beverage regulation and to serve as a team leader. The role involves providing legal services to SLA bureaus, project teams, and the executive team, including research, opinions, and representations in administrative matters.

Responsibilities include supervising attorneys and staff, drafting opinions, advising on ABC-related laws, and coordinating with agency

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Four years of professional legal experience following admission.
• Experience supervising attorneys and support staff.
• Experience in NYS alcoholic beverage regulation preferred.
• Ability to conduct legal research, draft opinions, and represent the agency in proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis, drafting and filing legal papers and representing the agency at administrative proceedings in disciplinary cases wherein holders of SLA issued licenses have been charged with violations.
• Supervise the activities and assignments of attorneys and support staff, to include assigning tasks, training, mentorship, guidance and assessment.
• Assist with legal research and drafting legal opinions; provide comprehensive written and oral legal guidance and interpretation of ABC-related laws, rules, regulations, and policies, and on issues arising within SLA bureaus as required.
• Conduct factual investigations and provide strategic advice/assistance to agency executives and staff on legal matters and adherence to applicable legal requirements and policies.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information, legal opinions, and legal interpretations from the General Counsel, Deputy Counsel, other agency staff and occasionally the public as assigned.
• Adhere to all SLA and Counsel’s Office policies and procedures and advise agency personnel on compliance with and implementation of such policies, procedures, and guidance as needed.
• Assist on special projects and assignments as needed. Interact with a diverse group of colleagues as an engaged team member. Build professional relationships with partners in other government agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel or the Deputy Counsel to include other legal, administrative and office support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Team supervision

Policy interpretation

Administrative proceedings

Job description

The State of New York's Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control seeks an Associate Counsel to perform complex legal work in NYS alcoholic beverage regulation and to serve as a team leader. The role involves providing legal services to SLA bureaus, project teams, and the executive team, including research, opinions, and representations in administrative matters.

Responsibilities include supervising attorneys and staff, drafting opinions, advising on ABC-related laws, and coordinating with agency