Position Information

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AgencyAlcoholic Beverage Control

TitleAssociate Counsel - VID 225105

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $120471 to $152238 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address 163 W. 125th Street, 8th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the General Counsel and the Deputy, the Associate Counsel’s duties will include engaging in complex legal work in the area of NYS alcoholic beverage regulation and serve as an engaged team leader. This may include, but is not limited to, providing the following legal services to all SLA bureaus, project teams, and the executive team.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Conducting 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.

Minimum Qualifications Admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar and four years of subsequent professional legal experience.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments • Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Downstate: Location Pay of $4,150

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/AS

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.