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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/14/17

Applications Due08/24/17

Vacancy ID42307

AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleManaging General Counsel

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 515 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor, admission to the New York State Bar and thirteen years experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar, including ten years experience supervising and evaluating professional staff. Management experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctor, admission to the New York State Bar and thirteen years experience in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar, including ten years experience supervising and evaluating professional staff. Management experience. Experience in a particular area of law to be determined based on need.

Essential Skills
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Duties Description Primary Purpose
The Managing General Counsel oversees the legal services provided to management and staff in relation to public clients, private clients or policy and administration, ensuring they are competent and consistent with the policies and objectives of DASNY.

Essential Functions
• Supervise staff in particular area of operations (public clients, private clients or policy and administration) and the quality of legal advice being given to other divisions of DASNY related to construction, procurement, liens, public finance, asset management, workouts, corporate matters, labor relations, human resources, grant administration, investments, litigation, insurance, eminent domain, environmental affairs and/or real estate.
• Apprise General Counsel of all significant activities and advise General Counsel when his/her involvement in an activity is needed.
• Serve as deputy to General Counsel and act for the General Counsel with respect to certain designated areas in the General Counsel's absence.
• Advise Construction Services on complex matters pertaining to procurement, contractor claims, liens and bonds, including the preparation and review of legal documents pertaining thereto.
• Coordinate with the Attorney General's Office and manage outside counsel in connection with litigation in which DASNY is involved.
• Supervise bond counsel and review and prepare legal documents used in connection with DASNY's debt issuances.
• Supervise the administration of various grant programs, including the formulation of policies and procedures with respect thereto, and related reporting.
• Act as the liaison with New York State agencies and Legislative houses involved in the administration of the various grant programs.
• Advise DASNY staff with respect to general corporate matters such as Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, ethical issues, insurance matters, systems issues and real estate matters.
• Participate and advise DASNY on labor matters, including collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations and disciplinary proceedings.
• Prepare legislation and render advice on DASNY's legislative program; prepare reports to the Governor regarding pending legislation.
• Review and provide legal advice with respect to investment, custodial, wire transfer and other agreements for the Finance division.
• Provide legal counsel with respect to the annual audit.
• Provide legal services related to Board matters.
• Prepare and monitor departmental operating budget.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Maintain current knowledge of statutory and regulatory changes that relate to the operations of DASNY.
• Train and evaluate employees.
• Ensure supervisors meet their obligations in the supervision, training and evaluation of their staff.
• Counsel employees and assist in handling stage 1 grievances and disciplinary measures in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Direct the development, documentation and implementation of procedures.
• Direct the assessment, development, implementation and testing of internal controls.
• Undertake special assignments as directed.
• Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
• Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the NYS Office of Information Technology Services. (Standards can be found on the Intranet.)

Additional Comments Supervision
Supervision of employees is required.

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands
Physical/Mental/Visual Demands: Frequent travel may be required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires complex and time-pressured decision-making. Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as needed.

Work Environment
Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.


**Please note: Compensation is commensurate with experience.

DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

Name Nicholas Ouellette

Telephone

Fax 518-257-3550

Email Address JobOpps3@dasny.org

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

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