Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/14/25
Applications Due: 10/29/25
Vacancy ID: 200195
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management
TitleAssistant Counsel - VID 200195
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $93659 to $118388 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 10%
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 59 Maiden Lane
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10038
Job Specifics
Duties Description Reporting to the Deputy Counsel, the Assistant Counsel will join the Office of General Counsel’s Cannabis Control Board (CCB) team. The Assistant Counsel will be responsible for analyzing matters submitted to the CCB for final determination, conducting necessary legal research and preparing written recommendations to the Board regarding such requests. The role is also responsible for assisting with the review and preparation of material for the CCB’s review at board meetings.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with the receipt and organization of administrative appeals submitted to the CCB for review.
• Review appeals from administrative hearing determinations and prepare written recommendations to the CCB regarding the determination of such appeals.
• Review requests to the CCB for the granting of a license or location amendment as promoting a public convenience and advantage and prepare written summaries.
• Prepare written decisions for actions taken regarding requests for public convenience and advantage matters.
• Assist with the review and preparation of materials, proposed regulations, and resolutions for CCB meetings.
• Analyze and summarize cases and information pertinent to constitutional provisions, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Review, analyze, and comment on changes in laws, rules, regulations, and other legal matters concerning the CCB’s compliance and the effect on agency programs.
• Assist with analyzing and drafting proposed legislation for impact on agency rules and regulations.
• Prepare other legal memoranda as requested by the Deputy Counsel or the General Counsel to assure technical accuracy, completeness, and soundness of approach.
• Interpret pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Counsel or the General Counsel.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have been admitted to the New York State Bar and must have had two 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 NOTES:
• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), 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.
How to Apply
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.
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