NY HELPNo

AgencyCannabis Management, Office of

TitleAssociate Counsel (Deputy Counsel for the Cannabis Control Board) - VID 208641

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $115283 to $145682 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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

County New York

Street Address 59 Maiden Lane

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Duties Description Reporting to the General Counsel, the Deputy Counsel for the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) will serve in the Office of Cannabis Management's (OCM) Office of General Counsel (OGC) and will work directly with the CCB. The Deputy Counsel will assist the General Counsel in providing the CCB with legal guidance and legal advice on all matters that come before the CCB. The Deputy Counsel will serve as a representative of the CCB’s interests within the OCM and OGC. The Deputy Counsel will manage the administrative appeals submitted to the CCB and other matters that require written opinions from the CCB. The Deputy Counsel will lead the development of standard operating procedures and internal management of appeals and other written opinions from the CCB. The Deputy Counsel will assist with the preparation and review of monthly meeting packets for the CCB. The Deputy Counsel may also be requested to assist with litigation matters in State or Federal courts in which OCM and/or the CCB are named as parties.

The following outlines the duties of the Cannabis Control Board Counsel, who will serve in a deputy counsel role within the Office of the General Counsel.
• Serve as a Representative of the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the CCB’s interests within the Office of the General Counsel.
• Assist the General Counsel in providing the CCB the legal guidance and legal advice necessary for the execution of its duties under the Cannabis Law and on all matters that come before the CCB.
• Participate in meetings with the Governor’s Counsel’s office and the Office of General Counsel to provide CCB perspective and assist the General Counsel to ensure the interests of the board are considered in deliberations.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the Office of General Counsel.
• Assist the General Counsel with the development of standard operating procedures for matters that require a final determination by the CCB.
• Prepare recommended written decisions, including but not limited to decisions on appeal from administrative hearings and decisions for granting a license as promoting a public convenience and advantage.
• Assist with the review and drafting of advisory opinions for unreasonable and impracticable claims against municipalities. Provide CCB feedback to the General Counsel on final draft.
• Be present at settlement negotiation discussions regarding litigation and, under the direction of the General Counsel, discuss settlement options with the CCB members if a question or concern is raised.
• Attend CCB meetings to assist the General Counsel in providing legal counsel as needed and take minutes during executive session.
• After meetings, distribute the written decisions voted upon by the CCB and record other actions and votes taken.
• Participate in CCB meetings with agency teams as needed, including board prep sessions, briefing sessions, and other ad hoc meetings.
• Assist with litigation in which the CCB and/or the Office are named as defendants, including assisting the General Counsel in providing legal counsel and litigation strategies.
• Review and assist with drafting correspondence sent in the CCB’s name by the office, such as Municipality Opinions responses.
• Review materials prepared by the Office in advance of CCB meetings, including all resolutions and proposed regulations.
• Assist the CCB with the review of information submitted in preparation of board meetings and conduct follow-up for additional information as needed.
• In consultation with the General Counsel, flag concerns or related matters that may impact future CCB actions.
• Under the supervision of the General Counsel, research, prepare legal memoranda, and other additional information as requested by the CCB on a case-by-case basis.
• Supervise one or more attorneys assigned to assist with reviewing and/or drafting recommended decisions, drafting correspondence sent on behalf of the CCB, and preparation of meeting material and other legal memoranda.
• Assist the CCB secretary, maintaining an up-to-date document library accessible to the CCB including materials relating to matters pending a final determination, and prior CCB determinations.
• Assist the CCB secretary with orientation for new CCB Members providing materials for review regarding the Cannabis Law and the regulations and other resource material.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had four years of experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar.

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 NOTE:
• 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.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).

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

Downstate: Location Pay of $4,000.

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

Name Human Resources/JHG

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.